How to Pronounce Emptying

To pronounce "emptying", say EMPTY-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

EMPTY-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “emptying”

"emptying" has 2 syllables: empty-ing.

What does emptying mean?

noun

  1. The sediment of beer, cider, etc.
  2. A type of yeast obtained from the remains of the brewing process.

verb

  1. To make empty; to void; to remove the contents of.

    “The cinema emptied quickly after the end of the film.”

  2. Of a river, duct, etc: to drain or flow toward an ultimate destination.

    “Salmon River empties on the W shore about 2 miles below Bear River.”

noun

  1. The act by which something is emptied.

    “The bucket under the leaky roof needs frequent emptyings.”

Antonyms

fill

Related words

evacuationvoidancedumpingdischargingunloadingdischargeoffloadingdrawdown

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "emptying"?▾

"Emptying" has 2 syllables: empty · ing.

What does "emptying" mean?▾

Emptying: The sediment of beer, cider, etc.

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