How to pronounce ember
Say it like EM-ber. Ember has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM).
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US American/ˈɛmbɚ/EM-ber
UK British/ˈɛmbə/EM-buh
- EM
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ember 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.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ember
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EM-buh.
What does ember mean?
noun
- A piece of coal or wood glowing by heat; a hot coal.
- Smoldering ash.
- Making a circuit of the year or the seasons; recurring in each quarter of the year, as certain religious days set apart for fasting and prayer.“ember fasts”
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Questions about saying ember
How do you pronounce ember?
Say EM-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛmbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɛmbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ember?
Ember has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM). Broken into parts: EM · ber.
Is ember pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛmbə/ (EM-buh).