How to pronounce emotions
Say it like EE-moh-shunz. Emotions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- moh
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emotions 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.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of emotions
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ih-MOH-shunz.
Other ways to say emotions
Emotions also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ih-MOH-shunz /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
What does emotions mean?
- plural of emotion How to pronounce emotion
Questions about saying emotions
How do you pronounce emotions?
Say EE-moh-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈimoʊʃənz/. In British English it is /ɪˈməʊʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emotions?
Emotions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · moh · shunz.
Is emotions pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ɪˈməʊʃənz/ (ih-MOH-shunz).