How to Pronounce Emperor

To pronounce "emperor", say EMP-er-or — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈempɘɹɘ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈempɘɹɘ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “emperor”

"emperor" has 3 syllables: emp-er-or. It rhymes with temperer, if that helps it stick.

What does emperor mean?

noun

  1. The male monarch or ruler of an empire.
  2. Any monarch ruling an empire, irrespective of gender, with "empress" contrasting to mean when consort to emperor

Words that rhyme with emperor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

temperer

Related words

kingimperialkaiserimperialismtsarvalentiniancaesar

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "emperor"?▾

"Emperor" has 3 syllables: emp · er · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "emperor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "emperor" is /ˈempɘɹɘ/.

What does "emperor" mean?▾

Emperor: The male monarch or ruler of an empire.

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