How to Pronounce Empath

To pronounce "empath", say EMP-ath — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɛm.pæθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɛm.pæθ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “empath”

"empath" has 2 syllables: emp-ath. It rhymes with wrath and path, if that helps it stick.

What does empath mean?

noun

  1. One who has the ability to sense emotions; someone who is empathic or practises empathy.
  2. A person with extra-sensory empathic ability, capable of sensing the emotions of others around them in a way unexplained by conventional science and psychology.

Words that rhyme with empath

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wrathpathaftermathpsychopathbloodbathfootpathsociopathbathlathwarpathsunbathscath

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "empath"?▾

"Empath" has 2 syllables: emp · ath.

What is the IPA transcription of "empath"?▾

The IPA transcription of "empath" is /ˈɛm.pæθ/.

What does "empath" mean?▾

Empath: One who has the ability to sense emotions; someone who is empathic or practises empathy.

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