How to Pronounce Empathetic

To pronounce "empathetic", say EMP-ath-et-ic — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

EMP-ath-et-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “empathetic”

"empathetic" has 4 syllables: emp-ath-et-ic. It rhymes with apathetic and frenetic, if that helps it stick.

What does empathetic mean?

adjective

  1. Showing empathy for others, and recognizing their feelings; empathic

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Words that rhyme with empathetic

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apatheticfreneticsympatheticasceticpatheticenergeticaesthetickineticsyntheticanestheticestheticmagnetic

Related words

empathicsympatheticempathycaringcompassionatecompassionablesensitivefeeling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "empathetic"?▾

"Empathetic" has 4 syllables: emp · ath · et · ic.

What does "empathetic" mean?▾

Empathetic: Showing empathy for others, and recognizing their feelings; empathic

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