emit

/ɪˈmɪt/

Syllables e·mit

Stress e-MIT

Phonics Breakdown

e

/ɪ/

weak schwa

mit

/mɪt/

short i

Meaning

to send out or give off (light, sound, gas, etc.)

Sound Reference

💡

e=/ɪ/ (effect) + mit=/mɪt/ (submit)

Example

The lamp emits a soft light.