How to pronounce emitter
Say it like ih-MIT-er. Emitter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT).
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- ih
- MIT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emitter 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of emitter
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: UH-mih-tuh.
What does emitter mean?
- That which emits something.
- One terminal of a bipolar transistor (BJT).
Where does emitter come from?
From emit + -er.
Words that rhyme with emitter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of emitter.
Questions about saying emitter
How do you pronounce emitter?
Say ih-MIT-er. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈmɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈəmɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emitter?
Emitter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT). Broken into parts: ih · MIT · er.
Is emitter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈəmɪtə/ (UH-mih-tuh).