it's an e MER gency

eMERgency powers


The stress should definitely be on the MER, in BE at least.

I agree with you, claudia. In British English, at least, the accent is definitely on the second syllable. Nevertheless, I am prepared to believe that emphasis on the third syllable may be acceptable in India.

Hi claudia,

I can guess why your boyfriend is convinced that the way he pronounces 'Emergency' is THE correct way. It simply is the case with Indian English. Almost 70% of Indians would say "emerGENCY". The select few, exposed to BE and native English speakers say "eMERgency".
I agree with the BE version.

:)

So don't worry. Indian English has a treasure of "Inglish" pronunciations for you!

:)

ENJOY!

Thanks everyone for confirming my VICTORY :-)

Hi minu, how're things with you? Are you in the US already?
And yes, you're right, Hinglish is great, I have even gotten into the habit of getting my cigarettes from the 'cigarette wallah' and holler at the 'taxi wallah' for a ride :-)

Hallo claudia.
Glad to help.
And happy hollering at the taxi wallahs!

;)

Yes I am in the US. San Diego, CA.
:)