How to pronounce emesis
Say it like EM-ih-sis. Emesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM).
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- EM
- ih
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emesis 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of emesis
American and British speakers say emesis in essentially the same way: /ˈɛmɪsɪs/ in the US and /ˈɛmɪsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: EM-ih-sis.
What does emesis mean?
- The act or process of vomiting.“Syrup of ipecac almost always forces an emesis.”
Questions about saying emesis
How do you pronounce emesis?
Say EM-ih-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛmɪsɪs/. In British English it is /ˈɛmɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emesis?
Emesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM). Broken into parts: EM · ih · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say emesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛmɪsɪs/ and the British form is /ˈɛmɪsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.