How to pronounce emmet
Say it like EM-it. Emmet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM).
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- EM
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emmet 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.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of emmet
American and British speakers say emmet in essentially the same way: /ˈɛmɪt/ in the US and /ˈɛmɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EM-it.
What does emmet mean?
- social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
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Questions about saying emmet
How do you pronounce emmet?
Say EM-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛmɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɛmɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emmet?
Emmet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM). Broken into parts: EM · it.
Do Americans and Brits say emmet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛmɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɛmɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.