To pronounce "empirical", say EMP-ir-ic-al — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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EMP-ir-ic-al
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"empirical" has 4 syllables: emp-ir-ic-al. It rhymes with satirical and spiracle, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Empirical" has 4 syllables: emp · ir · ic · al.
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