How to pronounce ema
Say it like EE-muh. Ema has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ema pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ema
American and British speakers say ema in essentially the same way: /ˈimə/ in the US and /ˈiːmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-muh.
What does ema mean?
- A wooden plaque bearing a prayer or wish, left hanging at a Shinto shrine.
Words that rhyme with ema
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ema.
Questions about saying ema
How do you pronounce ema?
Say EE-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈimə/. In British English it is /ˈiːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ema?
Ema has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say ema the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈimə/ and the British form is /ˈiːmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.