How to Pronounce "emporium"
word
em-POHR-ee-um
em-PAWR-ee-um
Definition
A large store or shop that sells many different kinds of goods. Sometimes used for shops that offer a wide variety of items, often in a specialty or unique way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɛmˈpɔɹiəm
British English
ɛmpˈɔːɹiəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
em-POHR-ee-um
UK
em-PAWR-ee-um
Listen in Context
The new emporium in town sells clothes, toys, and books.
My mother likes to shop at the local emporium.
The chocolate emporium is famous for its handmade sweets.
You can find everything from antiques to electronics at that old emporium.