How to Pronounce Empiricism

To pronounce "empiricism", say EMP-ir-ic-ism — 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-ism

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💡 Tip for remembering “empiricism”

"empiricism" has 4 syllables: emp-ir-ic-ism. It rhymes with altruism and skepticism, if that helps it stick.

What does empiricism mean?

noun

  1. A pursuit of knowledge purely through experience, especially by means of observation and sometimes by experimentation.
  2. A doctrine which holds that the only or, at least, the most reliable source of human knowledge is experience, especially perception by means of the physical senses. (Often contrasted with rationalism.)

Synonyms

charlatanryquackery

Words that rhyme with empiricism

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

altruismskepticismmechanismdespotismdynamismorganismschismmagnetismhedonismegotismmysticismpessimism

Related words

sensationalismnativismpragmatisminductivismobservationobservationalismexperientialismexperimentalism

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "empiricism"?▾

"Empiricism" has 4 syllables: emp · ir · ic · ism.

What does "empiricism" mean?▾

Empiricism: A pursuit of knowledge purely through experience, especially by means of observation and sometimes by experimentation.

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