How do you pronounce "emcee"?

In American English: /ˈɛmˈsiː/ (EHM-SEE). In British English: /ɛmsˈiː/ (ehms-EE). In Canadian English: /ˈɛmˈsiː/ (EHM-SEE). In Australian English: /ɛmsˈiː/ (ehms-EE).

Is "emcee" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛmˈsiː/ (EHM-SEE), while in British English it's /ɛmsˈiː/ (ehms-EE).

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emcee

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/ˈɛmˈsiː/

EHM-SEE

Syllable Breakdown

ɛmem·siːcee

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