To pronounce "emend", say EM-end — 2 syllables, IPA /ɪˈmɛnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
emend
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/ɪˈmɛnd/
IPA
"emend" has 2 syllables: em-end.
verb
"Emend" has 2 syllables: em · end.
The IPA transcription of "emend" is /ɪˈmɛnd/.
Emend: To correct and revise (text or a document).
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