To pronounce "emacs", say EM-acs — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
emacs
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"emacs" has 2 syllables: em-acs. It rhymes with premise and bemiss, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Emacs" has 2 syllables: em · acs.
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