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How to pronounce emotion

nounB1Common word
ihMOHshn

/ɪˈmoʊ.ʃn̩/

3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

a strong feeling such as happiness, anger, fear, or sadness

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Meanings & examples

noun

a strong feeling such as happiness, anger, fear, or sadness

She showed no emotion when she heard the news.

Music can bring out strong emotions.

Common phrases & grammar

strong emotion · show emotion · express emotion · hide your emotions

show + emotion

emotion about + something

Useful expressions

mixed emotions

different feelings at the same time

I had mixed emotions about leaving my job.

bottle up your emotions

keep your feelings inside instead of expressing them

It is not healthy to bottle up your emotions.

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