How to pronounce emigre
Say it like EM-uh-gray. Emigre has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM).
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- EM
- uh
- gray
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emigre 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.
- grayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of emigre
American and British speakers say emigre in essentially the same way: /ˈɛməˌɡreɪ/ in the US and /ˈɛməˌɡreɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EM-uh-gray.
What does emigre mean?
- One who has departed their native land, often as a refugee.“Between the wars, Paris was the center for all the world's emigres.”
- An emigrant, one who departs their native land to become an immigrant in another.
Where does emigre come from?
Borrowed from French émigré.
Questions about saying emigre
How do you pronounce emigre?
Say EM-uh-gray. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛməˌɡreɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɛməˌɡreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emigre?
Emigre has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM). Broken into parts: EM · uh · gray.
Do Americans and Brits say emigre the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛməˌɡreɪ/ and the British form is /ˈɛməˌɡreɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.