How to Pronounce "emphasis"
word
/ˈɛmfəsəs/, /ˈɛmfəsɪs/
EM-fuh-sis
/ˈɛmfəsˌɪs/
EM-fuh-sis
Definition
Special importance or attention given to something, or the force or stress placed on a word when speaking to show that it is important.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɛmfəsəs/, /ˈɛmfəsɪs/
British English
/ˈɛmfəsˌɪs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EM-fuh-sis
UK
EM-fuh-sis
Listen in Context
The teacher put emphasis on correct spelling.
We need to place more emphasis on safety.
Her voice rose with emphasis when she said 'no'.
There's a lot of emphasis on teamwork at this company.