To pronounce "em-dash", say EMD-ash — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
em-dash
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EMD-ash
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"em-dash" has 2 syllables: emd-ash.
"Em-dash" has 2 syllables: emd · ash.
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