How to pronounce emollient
Say it like ih-MOL-yunt. Emollient has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOL).
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- ih
- MOL
- yunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emollient 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.
- MOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of emollient
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-MOL-ih-unt.
What does emollient mean?
- Something which softens or lubricates the skin; moisturizer.
- Anything soothing the mind, or that makes something more acceptable.
- Moisturizing.
- Soothing or mollifying.
Where does emollient come from?
From French émollient, from Latin emolliēns, present active participle of ēmolliō (“make soft”), from ex- + molliō, from mollis (“soft”).
Questions about saying emollient
How do you pronounce emollient?
Say ih-MOL-yunt. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈmɑljənt/. In British English it is /ɪˈmɒlɪənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emollient?
Emollient has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOL). Broken into parts: ih · MOL · yunt.
Is emollient pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ɪˈmɒlɪənt/ (ih-MOL-ih-unt).