How to pronounce emulator
Say it like EM-yuh-lay-ter. Emulator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM).
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- EM
- yuh
- lay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emulator 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of emulator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EM-yuh-lay-tuh.
What does emulator mean?
- A person or thing that emulates.
- A piece of software or hardware that simulates another system.
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Questions about saying emulator
How do you pronounce emulator?
Say EM-yuh-lay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛmjəˌleɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɛmjəˌleɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emulator?
Emulator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM). Broken into parts: EM · yuh · lay · ter.
Is emulator 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 /ˈɛmjəˌleɪtə/ (EM-yuh-lay-tuh).