How to pronounce embarcadero
Say it like em-bar-kuh-DER-oh. Embarcadero has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DER).
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US American/ɛmˌbɑrkəˈdɛroʊ/em-bar-kuh-DER-oh
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- em
- bar
- kuh
- DER
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embarcadero pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- emKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- barGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does embarcadero mean?
noun
- A quay; a wharf.
Where does embarcadero come from?
Borrowed from Spanish embarcadero, from embarcar (“to embark”).
Words that rhyme with embarcadero
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Questions about saying embarcadero
How do you pronounce embarcadero?
Say em-bar-kuh-DER-oh. The American pronunciation is /ɛmˌbɑrkəˈdɛroʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embarcadero?
Embarcadero has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DER). Broken into parts: em · bar · kuh · DER · oh.