How to pronounce emerald
Say it like EM-ruld. Emerald has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM).
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- EM
- ruld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emerald 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.
- ruldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of emerald
American and British speakers say emerald in essentially the same way: /ˈɛmrəld/ in the US and /ˈɛmrəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: EM-ruld.
What does emerald mean?
- a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
- a transparent piece of emerald that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
- the green color of an emerald
Questions about saying emerald
How do you pronounce emerald?
Say EM-ruld. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛmrəld/. In British English it is /ˈɛmrəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emerald?
Emerald has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM). Broken into parts: EM · ruld.
Do Americans and Brits say emerald the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛmrəld/ and the British form is /ˈɛmrəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.