How to pronounce emcee
Say it like em-SEE. Emcee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- em
- SEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emcee 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.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of emcee
American and British speakers say emcee in essentially the same way: /ˌɛmˈsi/ in the US and /ˌɛmˈsiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: em-SEE.
What does emcee mean?
- Master of ceremonies.
- A rapper.
- To act as the master of ceremonies (for).
- To rap as part of a hip-hop performance.
Where does emcee come from?
Pronunciation spelling of MC (“master of ceremonies”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with emcee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of emcee.
Questions about saying emcee
How do you pronounce emcee?
Say em-SEE. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛmˈsi/. In British English it is /ˌɛmˈsiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emcee?
Emcee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: em · SEE.
Do Americans and Brits say emcee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛmˈsi/ and the British form is /ˌɛmˈsiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.