How to pronounce Ems
Say it like EE-em-es. Ems has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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US American/ˈiˌɛˌmɛs/EE-em-es
UK British/ɛmz/EMZ
- EE
- em
- es
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ems 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.
- emGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- esGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Ems
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 1.
British respelling: EMZ.
What does Ems mean?
Where does Ems come from?
From German Ems, from the Roman name, Latin Amisia.
Questions about saying Ems
How do you pronounce Ems?
Say EE-em-es. The American pronunciation is /ˈiˌɛˌmɛs/. In British English it is /ɛmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Ems?
Ems has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · em · es.
Is Ems pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /ɛmz/ (EMZ).