How to Pronounce "emblematic"
word
ˌɛmbɫəˈmætɪk
em-bluh-MA-tik
ˌɛmbəlmˈætɪk
em-buhl-MA-tik
Definition
If something is emblematic, it represents or is a symbol of a particular idea, quality, or group.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɛmbɫəˈmætɪk
British English
ˌɛmbəlmˈætɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
em-bluh-MA-tik
UK
em-buhl-MA-tik
Listen in Context
The Statue of Liberty is emblematic of freedom.
This song is emblematic of the 1960s.
Her painting became emblematic of the city’s culture.
His bold speech was emblematic of the protest movement.