How to pronounce eminency
Say it like EM-ih-nun-see. Eminency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM).
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- EM
- ih
- nun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eminency 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.
- nunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of eminency
American and British speakers say eminency in essentially the same way: /ˈɛmɪnənsi/ in the US and /ˈɛmɪnənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: EM-ih-nun-see.
What does eminency mean?
- prominence or relative importance
Questions about saying eminency
How do you pronounce eminency?
Say EM-ih-nun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛmɪnənsi/. In British English it is /ˈɛmɪnənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eminency?
Eminency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM). Broken into parts: EM · ih · nun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say eminency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛmɪnənsi/ and the British form is /ˈɛmɪnənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.