How to pronounce eminent
Say it like EM-uh-nunt. Eminent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM).
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- EM
- uh
- nunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eminent 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.
- nuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of eminent
American and British speakers say eminent in essentially the same way: /ˈɛmənənt/ in the US and /ˈɛmənənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EM-uh-nunt.
What does eminent mean?
- standing above others in quality or position“people in high places”“the high priest”
- of imposing height; especially standing out above others“an eminent peak”“lofty mountains”
Where does eminent come from?
From Middle French éminent, from Latin present participle ēminēns, ēminentis, from verb ēmineō (“to project, protrude”), from ex- (“out of, from”) + mineō, related to mons (English mount).
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Questions about saying eminent
How do you pronounce eminent?
Say EM-uh-nunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛmənənt/. In British English it is /ˈɛmənənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eminent?
Eminent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM). Broken into parts: EM · uh · nunt.
Do Americans and Brits say eminent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛmənənt/ and the British form is /ˈɛmənənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.