Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does emesal mean?
A variety or sociolect of the Sumerian language, used exclusively by female characters in some literary texts.
Where does emesal come from?
Learned borrowing from Sumerian 𒅴𒊩 (eme-sal /⁠emesal⁠/).

How to pronounce emesal

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “emesal”.
  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 “emesal”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “emesal” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.