How to pronounce emery
Say it like EM-uh-ree. Emery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM).
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- EM
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EMSay 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of emery
American and British speakers say emery in essentially the same way: /ˈɛməri/ in the US and /ˈɛməri/ in the UK.
British respelling: EM-uh-ree.
What does emery mean?
- An impure type of corundum, often used for sanding or polishing.
- To sand or polish with emery.
- To coat with emery.
Where does emery come from?
From French émeri, from Old French esmeril, from Italian smeriglio.
Words that rhyme with emery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of emery.
Questions about saying emery
How do you pronounce emery?
Say EM-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛməri/. In British English it is /ˈɛməri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emery?
Emery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM). Broken into parts: EM · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say emery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛməri/ and the British form is /ˈɛməri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.