Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

misery loves company

/ˈmɪz(ə)ɹi lʌvz ˈkʌmpəni/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.81 in modern English

Syllables: mis-ery loves -com-pa-ny
IPA: /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹi lʌvz ˈkʌmpəni/

35

Scrabble Score

18

Letters

5

Syllables

13

Unique Chars

Meaning

proverb

Misery is easier to bear when one is not the only one miserable.

Example Sentences

"Tuvok: [It is curious] That my failure, added to your own, should improve your feelings."

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹi lʌvz ˈkʌmpəni/
British English: /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹɪ lʌvz ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/

Phrases

a trouble shared is a trouble halved

Frequently Paired Words

commiserate a trouble shared is a trouble halved

Questions

How do you pronounce misery loves company?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹi lʌvz ˈkʌmpəni/.
What does misery loves company mean?: Misery is easier to bear when one is not the only one miserable.

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