How to pronounce emulous
Say it like EM-yuh-lus. Emulous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM).
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- EM
- yuh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emulous 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of emulous
American and British speakers say emulous in essentially the same way: /ˈɛmjələs/ in the US and /ˈɛmjʊləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: EM-yuh-lus.
What does emulous mean?
- Ambitious or competitive.
Questions about saying emulous
How do you pronounce emulous?
Say EM-yuh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛmjələs/. In British English it is /ˈɛmjʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emulous?
Emulous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM). Broken into parts: EM · yuh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say emulous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛmjələs/ and the British form is /ˈɛmjʊləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.