How to pronounce emolument
Say it like uh-MOL-yuh-munt. Emolument has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOL).
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- uh
- MOL
- yuh
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emolument pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of emolument
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-MOL-yuu-munt.
What does emolument mean?
- Payment for employment or an office; compensation for a job, which is usually monetary.
- Material benefit, either direct or indirect.
Where does emolument come from?
From Middle English emolument, from Old French emolument, from Latin ēmolumentum.
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Questions about saying emolument
How do you pronounce emolument?
Say uh-MOL-yuh-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈmɑljəmənt/. In British English it is /ɪˈmɒljʊmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emolument?
Emolument has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOL). Broken into parts: uh · MOL · yuh · munt.
Is emolument pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪˈmɒljʊmənt/ (ih-MOL-yuu-munt).