How to Pronounce "empire"
word
EM-pyr
EM-py-uh
Definition
A large group of countries or territories ruled by one powerful state or leader. It can also mean a very large and powerful business, organization, or area of influence.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɛmpaɪɝ/
British English
/ˈɛmpaɪə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EM-pyr
UK
EM-py-uh
Listen in Context
The Roman Empire was very large.
The king wanted to build an empire.
She created a business empire from a small shop.
He spent years trying to turn the company into a global empire.