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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable emp
  • 5 letters
Syllables
emp-ty: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: EMP-ty.
Pronunciation
/ˈɛmpti/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

Words that rhyme with empty

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide empty into syllables?

empty divides as emp-ty. emp-ty: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in empty?

Empty has 2 syllables (emp-ty).

Which syllable is stressed in empty?

The stressed syllable in empty is emp. The 1st syllable is stressed: EMP-ty.

How do you pronounce empty?

/ˈɛmpti/ in American English.