How to pronounce emperor
Say it like EM-puh-rer. Emperor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce emperor. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- EM
- puh
- rer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emperor 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of emperor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EM-puh-ruh.
What does emperor mean?
- the male ruler of an empire
- red table grape of California
- large moth of temperate forests of Eurasia having heavily scaled transparent wings
Where does emperor come from?
From Middle English emperour, from Anglo-Norman emperour, from Latin imperātorem, derived from imperō (“to command”).
Questions about saying emperor
How do you pronounce emperor?
Say EM-puh-rer. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛmpərɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɛmpərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emperor?
Emperor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM). Broken into parts: EM · puh · rer.
Is emperor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛmpərə/ (EM-puh-ruh).