How to pronounce emission
Say it like ih-MISH-un. Emission has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MISH).
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- ih
- MISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emission pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of emission
American and British speakers say emission in essentially the same way: /ɪˈmɪʃən/ in the US and /ɪˈmɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-MISH-un.
What does emission mean?
- the act of emitting; causing to flow forth
- a substance that is emitted or released
- the release of electrons from parent atoms
Where does emission come from?
First attested in 1607.
Words that rhyme with emission
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of emission.
Questions about saying emission
How do you pronounce emission?
Say ih-MISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈmɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɪˈmɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emission?
Emission has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MISH). Broken into parts: ih · MISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say emission the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈmɪʃən/ and the British form is /ɪˈmɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.