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