How to Pronounce Emission

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɪˈmɪʃn̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “emission”

"emission" has 3 syllables: em-iss-ion. It rhymes with disposition and cognition, if that helps it stick.

What does emission mean?

noun

  1. Something which is emitted or sent out; issue.

    “the emission was mostly blood”

  2. The act of emitting; the act of sending forth or putting into circulation.

    “the emission of heat from a fire”

Synonyms

issuance

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Words that rhyme with emission

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dispositioncognitionambitioneruditionadmonitionvolitioncompositionrecognitionjuxtapositionapparitionpositionacquisition

Related words

dischargeexpellingemanationissuingissuanceresurgencerebirthdisposal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "emission"?▾

"Emission" has 3 syllables: em · iss · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "emission"?▾

The IPA transcription of "emission" is /ɪˈmɪʃn̩/.

What does "emission" mean?▾

Emission: Something which is emitted or sent out; issue.

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