How to Pronounce Emergence

To pronounce "emergence", say EM-erg-enc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪˈmɜːdʒ(ə)ns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ɪˈmɜːdʒ(ə)ns/

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💡 Tip for remembering “emergence”

"emergence" has 4 syllables: em-erg-enc-e. It rhymes with convergence and divergence, if that helps it stick.

What does emergence mean?

noun

  1. The act of rising out of a fluid, or coming forth from envelopment or concealment, or of rising into view; sudden uprising or appearance.
  2. In particular: the arising of emergent structure in complex systems.

Words that rhyme with emergence

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

convergencedivergenceresurgencemergencesubmergencevergenceurgencereemergence

Related words

growthegressionegressissueemersionoutgrowthemergingemerge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "emergence"?▾

"Emergence" has 4 syllables: em · erg · enc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "emergence"?▾

The IPA transcription of "emergence" is /ɪˈmɜːdʒ(ə)ns/.

What does "emergence" mean?▾

Emergence: The act of rising out of a fluid, or coming forth from envelopment or concealment, or of rising into view; sudden uprising or appearance.

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