How to pronounce emeriti
Say it like uh-MER-uh-ty. Emeriti has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MER).
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- uh
- MER
- uh
- ty
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emeriti pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of emeriti
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-MER-ih-ty.
What does emeriti mean?
- masculine plural of emeritus How to pronounce emeritus
- plural of emeritus How to pronounce emeritus
Where does emeriti come from?
Borrowed from Latin ēmeritī.
Questions about saying emeriti
How do you pronounce emeriti?
Say uh-MER-uh-ty. The American pronunciation is /əˈmɛrətaɪ/. In British English it is /ɪˈmɛrɪtaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emeriti?
Emeriti has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MER). Broken into parts: uh · MER · uh · ty.
Is emeriti pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪˈmɛrɪtaɪ/ (ih-MER-ih-ty).