How to pronounce emo
Say it like EE-moh. Emo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈiˌmoʊ/EE-moh
UK British/ˈiːˌməʊ/EE-moh
- EE
- moh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of emo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EE-moh.
What does emo mean?
noun
- A subgenre of late 1980s hardcore punk originating in Washington D.C., characterized by intense, highly emotional performances, dynamic shifts, and a departure from traditional punk song structures (also emocore).
- A 1990s indie rock movement characterized by complex guitar work (often borrowing from math rock), dynamic shifts, arpeggiated melodies, and deeply introspective lyrics; commonly referred to as Midwest emo.
- A commercially successful 2000s alternative rock and pop-punk movement characterized by theatricality, melancholic, or romantically frustrated themes, and highly polished production.
- Associated with youth subcultures which are associated with the above-mentioned musical genre(s) and with emotional sensitivity.
- Depressed.
- Exhibiting a fashion or visual aesthetic associated with the subculture; a presentation deliberately or unintentionally incorporating dark clothing, asymmetrical haircuts covering one eye, studded accessories, and often borrowing elements from gothic fashion, Burtonesque macabre, or brightly colored
Where does emo come from?
Clipping of emotional.
Words that rhyme with emo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of emo.
Questions about saying emo
How do you pronounce emo?
Say EE-moh. The American pronunciation is /ˈiˌmoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈiːˌməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emo?
Emo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · moh.
Is emo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈiːˌməʊ/ (EE-moh).