How to pronounce empties
Say it like EMP-teez. Empties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EMP).
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- EMP
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Empties 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.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of empties
American and British speakers say empties in essentially the same way: /ˈɛmptiz/ in the US and /ˈɛmptiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EMP-teez.
What does empties mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of empty How to pronounce empty
- plural of empty How to pronounce empty
Questions about saying empties
How do you pronounce empties?
Say EMP-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛmptiz/. In British English it is /ˈɛmptiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in empties?
Empties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EMP). Broken into parts: EMP · teez.
Do Americans and Brits say empties the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛmptiz/ and the British form is /ˈɛmptiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.