How to pronounce empiricist
Say it like im-PIR-uh-sust. Empiricist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIR).
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- im
- PIR
- uh
- sust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Empiricist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- sustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of empiricist
American and British speakers say empiricist in essentially the same way: /ɪmˈpɪrəsəst/ in the US and /ɪmˈpɪrəsəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PIR-uh-sust.
What does empiricist mean?
- an advocate or supporter of empiricism
Where does empiricist come from?
From empiric + -ist.
Questions about saying empiricist
How do you pronounce empiricist?
Say im-PIR-uh-sust. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈpɪrəsəst/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpɪrəsəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in empiricist?
Empiricist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIR). Broken into parts: im · PIR · uh · sust.
Do Americans and Brits say empiricist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˈpɪrəsəst/ and the British form is /ɪmˈpɪrəsəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.