To pronounce "empathize", say EMP-ath-iz-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɛmpəˌθaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
empathize
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/ˈɛmpəˌθaɪz/
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"empathize" has 4 syllables: emp-ath-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.
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"Empathize" has 4 syllables: emp · ath · iz · e.
The IPA transcription of "empathize" is /ˈɛmpəˌθaɪz/.
Empathize: To feel empathy for another person
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