How to pronounce emeritus
American English pronunciation
ih-MAIR-ih-tus
- IPA
- /ɪˈmɛɹɪtəs/
- Syllables
- ih · MAIR · ih · tus (4 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What emeritus means
Retired but keeping an honorary title
In a sentence: Professor Lee is emeritus now, but she still visits the lab on Fridays.
Where it comes from: It comes from a Latin word meaning having earned something by service, or having served out your time.
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