How to Pronounce "emeritus"
word
ɪˈmɛɹətəs
ih-MEH-ruh-tuhs
ɪmˈɛɹɪtəs
im-EHR-ih-tuhs
Definition
A title given to someone, especially a professor or clergy member, who has retired but is allowed to keep their title as an honor.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪˈmɛɹətəs
British English
ɪmˈɛɹɪtəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ih-MEH-ruh-tuhs
UK
im-EHR-ih-tuhs
Listen in Context
He is a professor emeritus of biology at the university.
After retirement, she held the title of dean emeritus.
The church invited their bishop emeritus to speak.
Dr. Kim is still active in research, even though he's emeritus now.