How to pronounce emma
Say it like EM-uh. Emma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce emma. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- EM
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of emma
American and British speakers say emma in essentially the same way: /ˈɛmə/ in the US and /ˈɛmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: EM-uh.
What does emma mean?
- M in RAF phonetic alphabet
Questions about saying emma
How do you pronounce emma?
Say EM-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛmə/. In British English it is /ˈɛmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emma?
Emma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM). Broken into parts: EM · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say emma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛmə/ and the British form is /ˈɛmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.