How to pronounce emacs
Say it like EE-maks. Emacs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- maks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emacs 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.
- maksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of emacs
American and British speakers say emacs in essentially the same way: /ˈiˌmæks/ in the US and /ˈiːˌmæks/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-maks.
What does emacs mean?
- Any implementation or reimplementation of Emacs.
Questions about saying emacs
How do you pronounce emacs?
Say EE-maks. The American pronunciation is /ˈiˌmæks/. In British English it is /ˈiːˌmæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emacs?
Emacs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · maks.
Do Americans and Brits say emacs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈiˌmæks/ and the British form is /ˈiːˌmæks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.