How to pronounce embus
Say it like em-BUHS. Embus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHS).
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- em
- BUHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- emKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- BUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of embus
American and British speakers say embus in essentially the same way: /ɛmˈbʌs/ in the US and /ɛmˈbʌs/ in the UK.
British respelling: em-BUHS.
What does embus mean?
- to put (troops) onto a bus
- to board or get on a bus
Where does embus come from?
From em- + bus. Coined following the mass requisition by the British Army of London buses as troop carriers in World War I.
Words that rhyme with embus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of embus.
Questions about saying embus
How do you pronounce embus?
Say em-BUHS. The American pronunciation is /ɛmˈbʌs/. In British English it is /ɛmˈbʌs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embus?
Embus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHS). Broken into parts: em · BUHS.
Do Americans and Brits say embus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛmˈbʌs/ and the British form is /ɛmˈbʌs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.