How to Pronounce Emigrant

To pronounce "emigrant", say EM-igr-ant — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɛmɪɡɹənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɛmɪɡɹənt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “emigrant”

"emigrant" has 3 syllables: em-igr-ant.

What does emigrant mean?

noun

  1. Someone who leaves a country to settle in a new country.
  2. Any of various pierid butterflies of the genus Catopsilia. Also called a migrant.

Antonyms

immigrant

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Related words

emigreeemigreoutgoeremigrationmigrationmigratoryimmigrantemigrate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "emigrant"?▾

"Emigrant" has 3 syllables: em · igr · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "emigrant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "emigrant" is /ˈɛmɪɡɹənt/.

What does "emigrant" mean?▾

Emigrant: Someone who leaves a country to settle in a new country.

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