How to pronounce emphyteusis
Say it like em-fih-TYOO-sis. Emphyteusis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TYOO).
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- em
- fih
- TYOO
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emphyteusis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- emKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of emphyteusis
American and British speakers say emphyteusis in essentially the same way: /ɛmfɪˈtjusɪs/ in the US and /ɛmfɪˈtjuːsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: em-fih-TYOO-sis.
What does emphyteusis mean?
- A right to enjoyment of property with a given stipulation that the property will be improved or maintained in an agreed upon manner; long leasehold
Questions about saying emphyteusis
How do you pronounce emphyteusis?
Say em-fih-TYOO-sis. The American pronunciation is /ɛmfɪˈtjusɪs/. In British English it is /ɛmfɪˈtjuːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emphyteusis?
Emphyteusis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TYOO). Broken into parts: em · fih · TYOO · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say emphyteusis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛmfɪˈtjusɪs/ and the British form is /ɛmfɪˈtjuːsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.