How to pronounce emulsifier
Say it like ih-MUHL-suh-fy-er. Emulsifier has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUHL).
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- ih
- MUHL
- suh
- fy
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emulsifier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of emulsifier
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 6.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IH-ee-mul-sih-fy-uh.
What does emulsifier mean?
- A substance that helps an emulsion form, or helps keep an emulsion from separating.“The lecithin in egg yolks is often used as an emulsifier.”
Where does emulsifier come from?
From emulsify + -er.
Questions about saying emulsifier
How do you pronounce emulsifier?
Say ih-MUHL-suh-fy-er. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈmʌlsəˌfaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɪimʌlsɪfaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emulsifier?
Emulsifier has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUHL). Broken into parts: ih · MUHL · suh · fy · er.
Is emulsifier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 6. The British form is /ˈɪimʌlsɪfaɪə/ (IH-ee-mul-sih-fy-uh).