How to pronounce emvowel
Say it like im-VOW-ul. Emvowel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOW).
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- im
- VOW
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emvowel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of emvowel
American and British speakers say emvowel in essentially the same way: /ɪmˈvaʊəl/ in the US and /ɪmˈvaʊəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-VOW-ul.
What does emvowel mean?
- To replace a portion of a person's name with a dash in printing, in order to avoid libel.
Where does emvowel come from?
Coined by Henry Fielding (1707-1754) as a jocular alteration of embowel (“disembowel”).
Words that rhyme with emvowel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of emvowel.
Questions about saying emvowel
How do you pronounce emvowel?
Say im-VOW-ul. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈvaʊəl/. In British English it is /ɪmˈvaʊəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emvowel?
Emvowel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOW). Broken into parts: im · VOW · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say emvowel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˈvaʊəl/ and the British form is /ɪmˈvaʊəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.