How Do You Spell EMPIRE SPEY?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛmpa͡ɪ͡ə spˈe͡ɪ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "empire spey" might seem confusing at first glance. However, once we break it down with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), it becomes clear. "Empire" is spelled /ˈɛmpaɪər/, with the stress on the first syllable. "Spey" is spelled /speɪ/, with the stress on the second syllable. Together, the pronunciation is /ˈɛmpaɪər speɪ/, with the stress on the first syllable of "empire". So, while the spelling may seem unfamiliar, knowing how to read it with IPA can make it much easier to pronounce.