How to pronounce emptor
Say it like EMP-ter. Emptor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EMP).
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- EMP
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emptor 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of emptor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EMP-tuh.
What does emptor mean?
- Buyer.
Where does emptor come from?
From Latin ēmptor.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying emptor
How do you pronounce emptor?
Say EMP-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛmptɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɛmptə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emptor?
Emptor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EMP). Broken into parts: EMP · ter.
Is emptor 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 /ˈɛmptə/ (EMP-tuh).