How to pronounce emersion
Say it like ee-MUR-zhun. Emersion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUR).
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- ee
- MUR
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emersion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of emersion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-MUR-shun.
What does emersion mean?
- Emergence, especially from the water.
- The reappearance of a heavenly body after being eclipsed by another or by the sun's brightness.
Words that rhyme with emersion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of emersion.
Questions about saying emersion
How do you pronounce emersion?
Say ee-MUR-zhun. The American pronunciation is /iˈmɝʒən/. In British English it is /ɪˈmɜːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emersion?
Emersion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUR). Broken into parts: ee · MUR · zhun.
Is emersion 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 /ɪˈmɜːʃən/ (ih-MUR-shun).