How to Pronounce "empirical"
word
ˌɛmˈpɪɹɪkəɫ
em-PEER-i-kuhl
ɛmpˈɪɹɪkəl
em-PEER-i-kuhl
Definition
Based on real experience, observation, or experiments, rather than just theory or ideas.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɛmˈpɪɹɪkəɫ
British English
ɛmpˈɪɹɪkəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
em-PEER-i-kuhl
UK
em-PEER-i-kuhl
Listen in Context
We need empirical evidence to support this claim.
His empirical data showed the new method worked.
Science relies on empirical testing.
The theory sounds good, but do we have any empirical proof?