To pronounce "empirically", say EMP-ir-ic-ally — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"empirically" has 4 syllables: emp-ir-ic-ally. It rhymes with lyrically, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“I have no idea why this works, but empirically, it works.”
“We need to test this idea empirically instead of just speculating about it.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Empirically" has 4 syllables: emp · ir · ic · ally.
Empirically: Based on experience as opposed to theoretical knowledge.
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