How to pronounce emergent
Say it like EE-mer-junt. Emergent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- mer
- junt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emergent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- juntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of emergent
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-MUR-junt.
Other ways to say emergent
Emergent also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ih-MUR-junt /ɪˈmɝdʒənt/
What does emergent mean?
- Emerging; coming into view or into existence; nascent; new.
- Arising unexpectedly, especially if also calling for immediate reaction.
- Constituting an emergency.
- A plant whose root system grows underwater, but whose shoot, leaves and flowers grow up and above the water.
Where does emergent come from?
From Latin ēmergēns, present participle of ēmergō.
Questions about saying emergent
How do you pronounce emergent?
Say EE-mer-junt. The American pronunciation is /ˈimɚdʒənt/. In British English it is /ɪˈmɜːdʒənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emergent?
Emergent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · mer · junt.
Is emergent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ɪˈmɜːdʒənt/ (ih-MUR-junt).