How to pronounce emissive
Say it like uh-MIS-iv. Emissive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIS).
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- uh
- MIS
- iv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emissive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of emissive
American and British speakers say emissive in essentially the same way: /əˈmɪsɪv/ in the US and /ɪˈmɪsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-MIS-iv.
What does emissive mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or having the capacity to emit radiation, matter, or sound; emitting.
Where does emissive come from?
Borrowed from Latin ēmissīvus, from ēmittō (“to emit”).
Words that rhyme with emissive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of emissive.
Questions about saying emissive
How do you pronounce emissive?
Say uh-MIS-iv. The American pronunciation is /əˈmɪsɪv/. In British English it is /ɪˈmɪsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emissive?
Emissive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIS). Broken into parts: uh · MIS · iv.
Do Americans and Brits say emissive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmɪsɪv/ and the British form is /ɪˈmɪsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.