How to pronounce emulation
Say it like em-yuh-LAY-shun. Emulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
- em
- yuh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emulation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- emGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of emulation
American and British speakers say emulation in essentially the same way: /ˌɛmjəˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɛmjʊˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: em-yuu-LAY-shun.
What does emulation mean?
- The endeavor or desire to equal or excel someone else in qualities or actions.
- Execution of a program or other software designed for a different system, by simulating parts of the other system.
Where does emulation come from?
From Middle French émulation, from Latin aemulātiō.
Words that rhyme with emulation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of emulation.
Questions about saying emulation
How do you pronounce emulation?
Say em-yuh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛmjəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɛmjʊˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emulation?
Emulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: em · yuh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say emulation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛmjəˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɛmjʊˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.