How to pronounce emeritus
Say it like ih-MER-uh-tus. Emeritus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MER).
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- ih
- MER
- uh
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emeritus 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.
- 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.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of emeritus
- 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-tus.
What does emeritus mean?
- Retired, but retaining an honorific version of a previous title.“emeritus professor professor emeritus professors emeritae”
- A (male) person who is retired from active service or an occupation, especially one who retains an honorific version of a previous title.
- An honorific version of a previous title.
Where does emeritus come from?
The noun is derived from the adjective.
Questions about saying emeritus
How do you pronounce emeritus?
Say ih-MER-uh-tus. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈmɛrətəs/. In British English it is /ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emeritus?
Emeritus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MER). Broken into parts: ih · MER · uh · tus.
Is emeritus 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 /ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/ (ih-MER-ih-tus).