How to pronounce emerge
Say it like ih-MURJ. Emerge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MURJ).
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- ih
- MURJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emerge 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.
- MURJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of emerge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-MURJ.
Other ways to say emerge
Emerge also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- EE-merj /ˈimɚdʒ/
What does emerge mean?
- come out into view, as from concealment“Suddenly, the proprietor emerged from his office”
- come out of“Water issued from the hole in the wall”“The words seemed to come out by themselves”
- become known or apparent“Some nice results emerged from the study”
Where does emerge come from?
First attested in the late 16th century.
Words that rhyme with emerge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of emerge.
Questions about saying emerge
How do you pronounce emerge?
Say ih-MURJ. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈmɝdʒ/. In British English it is /ɪˈmɜːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emerge?
Emerge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MURJ). Broken into parts: ih · MURJ.
Is emerge pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪˈmɜːdʒ/ (ih-MURJ).