How to pronounce emend
Say it like ih-MEND. Emend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEND).
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- ih
- MEND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emend pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MENDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of emend
American and British speakers say emend in essentially the same way: /ɪˈmɛnd/ in the US and /ɪˈmɛnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-MEND.
What does emend mean?
- To correct and revise (text or a document).
Where does emend come from?
From Middle English emenden, from Latin ēmendō (“to free from fault”), from ex- (“out”) + mendum (“fault, blemish”).
Words that rhyme with emend
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of emend.
Questions about saying emend
How do you pronounce emend?
Say ih-MEND. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈmɛnd/. In British English it is /ɪˈmɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emend?
Emend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEND). Broken into parts: ih · MEND.
Do Americans and Brits say emend the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈmɛnd/ and the British form is /ɪˈmɛnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.