To pronounce "empty-handed", say EMPTYH-and-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
empty-handed
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EMPTYH-and-ed
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"empty-handed" has 3 syllables: emptyh-and-ed.
"Empty-handed" has 3 syllables: emptyh · and · ed.
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