em-

Questions

What does em- mean?

The form taken by en- before the labial consonants b and p, as it assimilates place of articulation.

Where does em- come from?

See en- § Etymology.

How to pronounce em-

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “em-”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “em-”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “em-” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.