How to pronounce embarge
Say it like um-BARJ. Embarge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BARJ).
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- um
- BARJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embarge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BARJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of embarge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: um-BAHJ.
What does embarge mean?
- To put in a barge.
- To board a barge; to embark.
- An embargo.
Where does embarge come from?
From Spanish embargar 'to arrest' and English barge 'to force'.
Words that rhyme with embarge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of embarge.
Questions about saying embarge
How do you pronounce embarge?
Say um-BARJ. The American pronunciation is /əmˈbɑrdʒ/. In British English it is /əmˈbɑːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embarge?
Embarge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BARJ). Broken into parts: um · BARJ.
Is embarge 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 /əmˈbɑːdʒ/ (um-BAHJ).