How to pronounce empathetic
Say it like em-puh-THET-ik. Empathetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THET).
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- em
- puh
- THET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Empathetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- emGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of empathetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: em-puh-THET-ik.
What does empathetic mean?
- Showing empathy for others, recognizing their feelings.
Where does empathetic come from?
Derived from empathic, modified to sound more similar to sympathetic.
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Questions about saying empathetic
How do you pronounce empathetic?
Say em-puh-THET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛmpəˈθɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɛmpəˈθɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in empathetic?
Empathetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THET). Broken into parts: em · puh · THET · ik.
Is empathetic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɛmpəˈθɛtɪk/ (em-puh-THET-ik).