Emergency

9 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action. It represents a crisis demanding urgent response.

“Call 999 in case of emergency to reach police, fire, or ambulance services.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/i.'mɚ.dʒən.si/

Syllables

e·mer·gen·cy

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Synonyms

crisisurgencydisastercatastrophe

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Worth 15 points; the 'y' and balanced letters add strategic value

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “emergency”.

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