How to pronounce emirate
Say it like EM-uh-rut. Emirate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM).
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- EM
- uh
- rut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emirate 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.
- rutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of emirate
American and British speakers say emirate in essentially the same way: /ˈɛmərət/ in the US and /ˈɛmərət/ in the UK.
British respelling: EM-uh-rut.
What does emirate mean?
- A country ruled by an emir.
- The office of an emir.
Where does emirate come from?
From emir + -ate (forms nouns denoting rank or office, the concrete charge of it).
Questions about saying emirate
How do you pronounce emirate?
Say EM-uh-rut. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛmərət/. In British English it is /ˈɛmərət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emirate?
Emirate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM). Broken into parts: EM · uh · rut.
Do Americans and Brits say emirate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛmərət/ and the British form is /ˈɛmərət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.