How to pronounce emit
Say it like ih-MIT. Emit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT).
- ih
- MIT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emit 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.
- MITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of emit
American and British speakers say emit in essentially the same way: /ɪˈmɪt/ in the US and /ɪˈmɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-MIT.
What does emit mean?
- To send out or give off.“I just emitted a giggle.”
- To come out, to be sent out or given off.
- To result in specific machine instructions or bytecode when compiled.
Where does emit come from?
Borrowed from Latin ēmittō.
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Words that rhyme with emit
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Questions about saying emit
How do you pronounce emit?
Say ih-MIT. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈmɪt/. In British English it is /ɪˈmɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emit?
Emit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT). Broken into parts: ih · MIT.
Do Americans and Brits say emit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈmɪt/ and the British form is /ɪˈmɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.