How to pronounce emptier
Say it like EMP-tee-er. Emptier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EMP).
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- EMP
- tee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emptier 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of emptier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EMP-tee-uh.
What does emptier mean?
- A person who, or device which empties.
- comparative form of empty: more empty How to pronounce empty
Where does emptier come from?
From empty (verb) + -er.
Questions about saying emptier
How do you pronounce emptier?
Say EMP-tee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛmptiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɛmptiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emptier?
Emptier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EMP). Broken into parts: EMP · tee · er.
Is emptier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛmptiə/ (EMP-tee-uh).