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