How to Pronounce Emo

To pronounce "emo", say EMO — one syllable, IPA /ˈi.moʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈi.moʊ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “emo”

"emo" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

What does emo mean?

noun

  1. (early 1990s) A particular style of hardcore punk rock
  2. (early 1990s) An individual or group of people associated with that subculture and musical style.

adjective

  1. Emotional; sensitive.
  2. Depressed.

Words that rhyme with emo

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

smoepaapeapeseeoepasjazzcorebeatdown

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "emo"?▾

"Emo" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "emo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "emo" is /ˈi.moʊ/.

What does "emo" mean?▾

Emo: (early 1990s) A particular style of hardcore punk rock

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