To pronounce "de-emphasise", say DEEMPH-as-is-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
de-emphasise
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DEEMPH-as-is-e
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"de-emphasise" has 4 syllables: deemph-as-is-e.
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"De-emphasise" has 4 syllables: deemph · as · is · e.
De-emphasise: To remove or reduce the emphasis from something; to make something less important; to play down.
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