How to pronounce emys
Say it like EM-is. Emys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM).
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- EM
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emys 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.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of emys
American and British speakers say emys in essentially the same way: /ˈɛmɪs/ in the US and /ˈɛmɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: EM-is.
What does emys mean?
- Any member of the small Emys genus of freshwater pond tortoises.
Words that rhyme with emys
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of emys.
Questions about saying emys
How do you pronounce emys?
Say EM-is. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛmɪs/. In British English it is /ˈɛmɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emys?
Emys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM). Broken into parts: EM · is.
Do Americans and Brits say emys the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛmɪs/ and the British form is /ˈɛmɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.