How to pronounce emergency

Say it like this: /ɪˈmɝ.d͡ʒən.si/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ɪˈmɝ.d͡ʒən.si/

What does emergency mean?

nounA situation which poses an immediate risk and which requires urgent attention.

“Cardiac arrest is an emergency requiring medical attention.”

The department of a hospital that treats emergencies.

“I've got a really bad disease It's got me begging on my hands and knees So take me to emergency Cause something seems to be missing”

A person brought in at short notice to replace a member of staff, a player in a sporting team, etc.

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