English pronunciation · Words Starting with E
Emphasis Pronunciation
Emphasis is pronounced EM-fuh-suhs, IPA /ˈɛmfəsəs/.
EM-fuh-suhs
US /ˈɛmfəsəs/ · UK /ˈɛmfəˌsɪs/
Syllables: EM · fuh · suhs (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: Special importance given to something, or extra force given to a word in speech.
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Emphasis in a Sentence
- The course puts emphasis on listening.
- She said the word with heavy emphasis.
- There is new emphasis on cutting waste.
Common Mispronunciations of Emphasis
Not em-FAY-sis
The noun leads on EM with both later beats weak. The long ay belongs to the verb emphasise.
Not EM-puh-suhs
The ph reads as an f, so the middle beat is fuh.
Tip: Emphasis is EM-fuh-suhs but emphatic is em-FA-tik, so the beat moves when the ending changes.
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