How many syllables in "empathy"?

"empathy" has 3 sílabas (em - pa - thy).

How to divide "empathy"?

"empathy" divides into 3 parts: em · pa · thy.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (em... pa... thy) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"empathy": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:em·pa·thy

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EM-pa-thy(em · pa · thy)● ○ ○

Stress in "empathy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛm.pə.θi⁄

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How many syllables in "empathy"?: "empathy" has 3 sílabas (em - pa - thy).
How to divide "empathy"?: "empathy" divides into 3 parts: em · pa · thy.
Where is the stress in "empathy"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "empathy"?: Say each syllable slowly (em... pa... thy) and listen on SayItVid.