How to Pronounce "emissaries"
word
ˈɛməˌsɛɹiz
EM-uh-SAIR-eez
ˈɛmɪsəɹiz
EM-iss-uh-reez
Definition
Emissaries are people sent on a special mission, often as official representatives or messengers from one group or government to another.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛməˌsɛɹiz
British English
ˈɛmɪsəɹiz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EM-uh-SAIR-eez
UK
EM-iss-uh-reez
Listen in Context
The king sent his emissaries to other countries.
Emissaries met to discuss peace between the two nations.
The tribe chose two emissaries to negotiate.
They acted as emissaries during a very tense time in history.