How to pronounce ambassador
Say it like am-BAS-uh-der. Ambassador has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAS).
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- am
- BAS
- uh
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ambassador pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ambassador
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: am-BAS-uh-duh.
What does ambassador mean?
- a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
- an informal representative“an ambassador of good will”
Where does ambassador come from?
Displaced native Old English ǣrendraca.
Questions about saying ambassador
How do you pronounce ambassador?
Say am-BAS-uh-der. The American pronunciation is /æmˈbæsədɚ/. In British English it is /æmˈbæsədə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ambassador?
Ambassador has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAS). Broken into parts: am · BAS · uh · der.
Is ambassador pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /æmˈbæsədə/ (am-BAS-uh-duh).