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How to pronounce emulation

emulation
/emjəˈleɪʃən/
4 syllables, stress on the third

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Emulation, sound by sound

/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/j/as in yesTongue high and forward, as for a very short “ee”.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/ʃ/as in sheLips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce emulation?

Emulation is pronounced /emjəˈleɪʃən/ in American English.

How many syllables are in emulation?

Emulation has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in emulation?

The third syllable: /emjəˈleɪʃən/.

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