How to pronounce emulsify
Say it like ih-MUHL-suh-fy. Emulsify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUHL).
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- ih
- MUHL
- suh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emulsify 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.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of emulsify
American and British speakers say emulsify in essentially the same way: /ɪˈmʌlsəfaɪ/ in the US and /ɪˈmʌlsəfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-MUHL-suh-fy.
What does emulsify mean?
- To make into an emulsion.
Questions about saying emulsify
How do you pronounce emulsify?
Say ih-MUHL-suh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈmʌlsəfaɪ/. In British English it is /ɪˈmʌlsəfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emulsify?
Emulsify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUHL). Broken into parts: ih · MUHL · suh · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say emulsify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈmʌlsəfaɪ/ and the British form is /ɪˈmʌlsəfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.