To pronounce "emphasised", say EMPH-as-is-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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EMPH-as-is-ed
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"emphasised" has 4 syllables: emph-as-is-ed.
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“His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job.”
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"Emphasised" has 4 syllables: emph · as · is · ed.
Emphasised: To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).
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