How to pronounce emissarium
Say it like em-ih-SER-ee-um. Emissarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SER).
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- em
- ih
- SER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emissarium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- emGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of emissarium
American and British speakers say emissarium in essentially the same way: /ˌɛmɪˈsɛriəm/ in the US and /ˌɛmɪˈsɛəriəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: em-ih-SAIR-ee-um.
What does emissarium mean?
- A drain or outlet.
Where does emissarium come from?
From Latin ēmissārium.
Words that rhyme with emissarium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of emissarium.
Questions about saying emissarium
How do you pronounce emissarium?
Say em-ih-SER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛmɪˈsɛriəm/. In British English it is /ˌɛmɪˈsɛəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emissarium?
Emissarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SER). Broken into parts: em · ih · SER · ee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say emissarium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛmɪˈsɛriəm/ and the British form is /ˌɛmɪˈsɛəriəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.