empire

/ˈempaɪr/

Syllables em·pire

Stress EM-pire

Phonics Breakdown

em

/em/

short e

pire

/paɪr/

long i (i-e)

Meaning

a group of countries or territories ruled by one authority

Sound Reference

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em=/em/(bed) + pire=/paɪr/(fire)

Example

The Roman Empire influenced much of Europe.