How to pronounce emblem
Say it like EM-blum. Emblem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce emblem. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- EM
- blum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emblem 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.
- blumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of emblem
American and British speakers say emblem in essentially the same way: /ˈɛmbləm/ in the US and /ˈɛmbləm/ in the UK.
British respelling: EM-blum.
What does emblem mean?
- special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
- a visible symbol representing an abstract idea
Questions about saying emblem
How do you pronounce emblem?
Say EM-blum. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛmbləm/. In British English it is /ˈɛmbləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emblem?
Emblem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM). Broken into parts: EM · blum.
Do Americans and Brits say emblem the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛmbləm/ and the British form is /ˈɛmbləm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.