English pronunciation · Words Starting with E
Empty Pronunciation
Empty is pronounced EMP-tee, IPA /ˈɛmpti/.
EMP-tee
US /ˈɛmpti/ · UK /ˈɛmpti/
Syllables: EMP · tee (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective and verb: Containing nothing, or to remove everything from a container.
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Empty in a Sentence
- The fridge was completely empty.
- Could you empty the bins before you go?
- She stared at the empty seat beside her.
Common Mispronunciations of Empty
Not em-TEE
The p is sounded, though only just. It closes the lips briefly between the m and the t, which is what keeps empty from merging with the letters MT.
Not em-PTEE
Keep the beat at the opening. Pushing it onto the second syllable sounds like the name of a company.
Tip: Two syllables: EMP-tee. The first rhymes with hemp.
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