English pronunciation · Words Starting with E
Emphasized Pronunciation
Emphasized is pronounced EM-fuh-syzd, IPA /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪzd/.
EM-fuh-syzd
US /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪzd/
Syllables: EM · fuh · syzd (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
verb (past tense and past participle of emphasize): Gave special importance or force to something in speech or in writing.
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Emphasized in a Sentence
- She emphasized that the deadline would not move.
- The report emphasized cost over speed.
- He emphasized every second word, which made him hard to follow.
Common Mispronunciations of Emphasized
Not em-FA-syzd
The beat stays at the front across this whole family, so nothing in the middle takes a push.
Not EM-puh-syzd
The ph gives an f, so the middle beat is fuh, as it is in emphasis and emphatic.
Tip: Emphasised with an s is the British spelling of the same three beats.
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