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