How to Pronounce Emissary

To pronounce "emissary", say EM-iss-ary — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɛmɪˌsɛɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɛmɪˌsɛɹi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “emissary”

"emissary" has 3 syllables: em-iss-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does emissary mean?

noun

  1. An agent sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else.
  2. A venous channel in the skull.

Words that rhyme with emissary

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarrycarryancillaryairy

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "emissary"?▾

"Emissary" has 3 syllables: em · iss · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "emissary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "emissary" is /ˈɛmɪˌsɛɹi/.

What does "emissary" mean?▾

Emissary: An agent sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else.

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