Emrich is a surname that is pronounced as ˈɛmrɪk or EH-m-r-ih-k. The first syllable starts with a short "e" sound and is followed by a nasal "m" sound. The second syllable comprises the sound of the letter "r," followed by a short "i" sound and a "k" sound. The "ch" in Emrich is silent, making it a five-letter word that is easy to pronounce once you know its phonetic transcription.