How to Pronounce Empathy

To pronounce "empathy", say EMP-athy — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɛmpəθi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɛmpəθi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “empathy”

"empathy" has 2 syllables: emp-athy.

What does empathy mean?

noun

  1. Identification with or understanding of the thoughts, feelings, or emotional state of another person.

    “She had a lot of empathy for her neighbor; she knew what it was like to lose a parent too.”

  2. Capacity to understand another person's point of view or the result of such understanding.

Synonyms

ecstasy

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Related words

empatheticcompassionsympatheticsympathycompassionatecommiserationcaringfeeling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "empathy"?▾

"Empathy" has 2 syllables: emp · athy.

What is the IPA transcription of "empathy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "empathy" is /ˈɛmpəθi/.

What does "empathy" mean?▾

Empathy: Identification with or understanding of the thoughts, feelings, or emotional state of another person.

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