How to pronounce emanate
Say it like EM-uh-nayt. Emanate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM).
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- EM
- uh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emanate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of emanate
American and British speakers say emanate in essentially the same way: /ˈɛməˌneɪt/ in the US and /ˈɛməˌneɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EM-uh-nayt.
What does emanate mean?
- To come from a source; issue from.“Fragrance emanates from flowers.”
- To send or give out; emit.
Where does emanate come from?
From Latin ēmānāre (“to flow out, spring out of, arise, proceed from”), from ē (“out”) + mānāre (“to flow”).
Words that rhyme with emanate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of emanate.
Questions about saying emanate
How do you pronounce emanate?
Say EM-uh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛməˌneɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɛməˌneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emanate?
Emanate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM). Broken into parts: EM · uh · nayt.
Do Americans and Brits say emanate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛməˌneɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɛməˌneɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.