How to pronounce emptied
Say it like EMP-teed. Emptied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EMP).
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- EMP
- teed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emptied pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- teedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of emptied
American and British speakers say emptied in essentially the same way: /ˈɛmptid/ in the US and /ˈɛmptid/ in the UK.
British respelling: EMP-teed.
What does emptied mean?
- simple past and past participle of empty How to pronounce empty
Questions about saying emptied
How do you pronounce emptied?
Say EMP-teed. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛmptid/. In British English it is /ˈɛmptid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emptied?
Emptied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EMP). Broken into parts: EMP · teed.
Do Americans and Brits say emptied the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛmptid/ and the British form is /ˈɛmptid/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.