How to pronounce empyreal
Say it like em-PIR-ee-ul. Empyreal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIR).
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- em
- PIR
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Empyreal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- emKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- PIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of empyreal
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: em-PIR-eerl.
What does empyreal mean?
- Pertaining to the highest heaven or the empyrean.
- Of the sky or heavens.
- Fiery, made of pure fire.
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Words that rhyme with empyreal
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Questions about saying empyreal
How do you pronounce empyreal?
Say em-PIR-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ɛmˈpɪriəl/. In British English it is /ɛmˈpɪrɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in empyreal?
Empyreal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIR). Broken into parts: em · PIR · ee · ul.
Is empyreal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ɛmˈpɪrɪəl/ (em-PIR-eerl).