How to pronounce emblematic
Say it like em-bluh-MAT-ik. Emblematic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT).
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- em
- bluh
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emblematic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- emGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- bluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of emblematic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: em-bluh-MAT-ik.
What does emblematic mean?
- Serving as, or relating to a symbol, emblem or illustration of a type.
- Very typical.
Where does emblematic come from?
From French emblématique.
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Questions about saying emblematic
How do you pronounce emblematic?
Say em-bluh-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛmbləˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɛmbləˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emblematic?
Emblematic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT). Broken into parts: em · bluh · MAT · ik.
Is emblematic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɛmbləˈmætɪk/ (em-bluh-MAT-ik).