How to pronounce embarrass
embarrass
/ɪmˈberəs/
3 syllables, stress on the second
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Embarrass, sound by sound
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /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. |
| /e/as in bed | A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open. |
| /r/as in red | The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill. |
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
In a sentence
I don't want to embarrass you.
Words that rhyme with embarrass
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- versailles/verˈsaɪ/
- khmer/kmer/
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce embarrass?
Embarrass is pronounced /ɪmˈberəs/ in American English.
How many syllables are in embarrass?
Embarrass has 3 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in embarrass?
The second syllable: /ɪmˈberəs/.