How to Pronounce Emu

To pronounce "emu", say EMU — one syllable, IPA /ˈiːmjuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈiːmjuː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “emu”

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

What does emu mean?

noun

  1. A cassowary (genus Casuarius).
  2. A large flightless bird native to Australia, Dromaius novaehollandiae.

Words that rhyme with emu

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "emu"?▾

"Emu" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "emu"?▾

The IPA transcription of "emu" is /ˈiːmjuː/.

What does "emu" mean?▾

Emu: A cassowary (genus Casuarius).

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