How to Pronounce Empires

To pronounce "empires", say EMP-ir-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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7

Letters

EMP-ir-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “empires”

"empires" has 3 syllables: emp-ir-es.

What does empires mean?

noun

  1. A political unit, typically having an extensive territory or comprising a number of territories or nations (especially one comprising one or more kingdoms) and ruled by a single supreme authority.

    “the Russian empire”

  2. A political unit ruled by an emperor or empress.

    “The Empire of Vietnam was a short-lived client state of Japan governing Vietnam between March 11 and August 23, 1945.”

Related words

conglomerateconglomeratespowerssuperpowersrealmshegemoniesdynastieskingdoms

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How many syllables are in "empires"?▾

"Empires" has 3 syllables: emp · ir · es.

What does "empires" mean?▾

Empires: A political unit, typically having an extensive territory or comprising a number of territories or nations (especially one comprising one or more kingdoms) and ruled by a single supreme authority.

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