How to pronounce emblems
Say it like EM-blumz. Emblems has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM).
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- EM
- blumz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emblems 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.
- blumzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of emblems
American and British speakers say emblems in essentially the same way: /ˈɛmbləmz/ in the US and /ˈɛmbləmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EM-blumz.
What does emblems mean?
- plural of emblem How to pronounce emblem
Questions about saying emblems
How do you pronounce emblems?
Say EM-blumz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛmbləmz/. In British English it is /ˈɛmbləmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emblems?
Emblems has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM). Broken into parts: EM · blumz.
Do Americans and Brits say emblems the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛmbləmz/ and the British form is /ˈɛmbləmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.