How to pronounce embank
Say it like im-BAYNGK. Embank has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAYNGK).
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- im
- BAYNGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embank pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BAYNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of embank
American and British speakers say embank in essentially the same way: /ɪmˈbeɪŋk/ in the US and /ɪmˈbeɪŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-BAYNGK.
What does embank mean?
- to put up a bank so as to confine or to defend
- to protect by a bank of earth or stone
Where does embank come from?
From en- + bank.
Words that rhyme with embank
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of embank.
Questions about saying embank
How do you pronounce embank?
Say im-BAYNGK. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈbeɪŋk/. In British English it is /ɪmˈbeɪŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embank?
Embank has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAYNGK). Broken into parts: im · BAYNGK.
Do Americans and Brits say embank the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˈbeɪŋk/ and the British form is /ɪmˈbeɪŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.