English pronunciation · Words Starting with E
Emily Pronunciation
Emily is pronounced E-mi-lee, IPA /ˈɛmɪli/.
E-mi-lee
US /ˈɛmɪli/
Syllables: E · mi · lee (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun (proper noun): A girl's name taken from the Latin family name Aemilius.
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Emily in a Sentence
- Emily sat at the back and said almost nothing.
- My sister Emily teaches in Dundee.
- Emily was the most popular girl's name that decade.
Common Mispronunciations of Emily
Not EE-mi-lee
Nothing in this name holds the ee of eel. Shorten it until it matches the start of Emma.
Not e-MI-lee
Leave the middle beat flat, because the name is loud only at its opening.
Tip: Emily, Emilia and Amelia are separate names, and only Emily keeps all three beats short.
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