How to pronounce ambry
Say it like AM-bree. Ambry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ambry. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AM
- bree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ambry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- breeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ambry
American and British speakers say ambry in essentially the same way: /ˈæmbri/ in the US and /ˈæmbri/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-bree.
What does ambry mean?
- A cupboard or storage area in a church to hold books, communion vessels, vestments, etc. (usually in the sacristy); an armarium.
Where does ambry come from?
From Middle English almerie, from Anglo-Norman almarie, aumer, etc., from Old French almarie, from Latin armārium.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying ambry
How do you pronounce ambry?
Say AM-bree. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmbri/. In British English it is /ˈæmbri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ambry?
Ambry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · bree.
Do Americans and Brits say ambry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæmbri/ and the British form is /ˈæmbri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.