empty threat

Questions

What does empty threat mean?

A threat made with no chance of being carried out.

How to pronounce empty threat

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “empty threat”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “empty threat”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “empty threat” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.