How to pronounce empiricism
Say it like em-PIR-uh-siz-um. Empiricism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIR).
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- em
- PIR
- uh
- siz
- um
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Empiricism 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of empiricism
American and British speakers say empiricism in essentially the same way: /ɛmˈpɪrəˌsɪzəm/ in the US and /ɛmˈpɪrəˌsɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: em-PIR-uh-siz-um.
What does empiricism mean?
- A doctrine which holds that the only or, at least, the most reliable source of human knowledge is experience, especially perception by means of the physical senses. (Often contrasted with rationalism.)
- A pursuit of knowledge purely through experience, especially by means of observation and sometimes by experimentation.
- Research methodology shaped from empirical philosophy (see above), e.g. surveys, statistics, etc.
Where does empiricism come from?
From empiric + -ism.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- sensationalism
Questions about saying empiricism
How do you pronounce empiricism?
Say em-PIR-uh-siz-um. The American pronunciation is /ɛmˈpɪrəˌsɪzəm/. In British English it is /ɛmˈpɪrəˌsɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in empiricism?
Empiricism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIR). Broken into parts: em · PIR · uh · siz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say empiricism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛmˈpɪrəˌsɪzəm/ and the British form is /ɛmˈpɪrəˌsɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.