How to pronounce empiric
Say it like em-PIR-ik. Empiric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIR).
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- em
- PIR
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Empiric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- emKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- PIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of empiric
American and British speakers say empiric in essentially the same way: /ɛmˈpɪrɪk/ in the US and /ɛmˈpɪrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: em-PIR-ik.
What does empiric mean?
- Empirical.
- Someone who is guided by empiricism; an empiricist.
- Any unqualified or dishonest practitioner; a charlatan; a quack.
Words that rhyme with empiric
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Questions about saying empiric
How do you pronounce empiric?
Say em-PIR-ik. The American pronunciation is /ɛmˈpɪrɪk/. In British English it is /ɛmˈpɪrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in empiric?
Empiric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIR). Broken into parts: em · PIR · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say empiric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛmˈpɪrɪk/ and the British form is /ɛmˈpɪrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.