Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

empty-handed

/ˈɛmptihˈændɪd/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.20 in modern English

Syllables
emp-ty-hand-ed
IPA
/ˈɛmptihˈændɪd/
23
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Alternative form of emptyhanded.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

more empty-handed (comparative) most empty-handed (superlative)

Phrases

empty-handedly empty-handedness

Synonyms

unrewarded

Rhymes With

right-handed left-handed single-handed red-handed branded commanded stranded remanded disbanded banded sanded underhanded

Questions

How do you pronounce empty-handed?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɛmptihˈændɪd/.
What does empty-handed mean?
Alternative form of emptyhanded.

How to pronounce empty-handed

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈɛmptihˈændɪd/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “empty-handed” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.