How to pronounce ambassador

ambassador

/æmˈbæsədər/

4 syllables, stress on the second

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/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/m/as in man	Lips closed, air through the nose.
/b/as in bed	A voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/d/as in day	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ər/as in bird	Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.

I have spoken with the Polish ambassador.

How do you pronounce ambassador?

Ambassador is pronounced /æmˈbæsədər/ in American English.

How many syllables are in ambassador?

Ambassador has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in ambassador?

The second syllable: /æmˈbæsədər/.