How to pronounce embargoed
Say it like im-BAR-gohd. Embargoed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAR).
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- im
- BAR
- gohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embargoed 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.
- BARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gohdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of embargoed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: im-BAH-gohd.
What does embargoed mean?
- Having had an embargo imposed, preventing access to or trade with.
- simple past and past participle of embargo How to pronounce embargo
Questions about saying embargoed
How do you pronounce embargoed?
Say im-BAR-gohd. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈbɑrɡoʊd/. In British English it is /ɪmˈbɑːɡəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embargoed?
Embargoed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAR). Broken into parts: im · BAR · gohd.
Is embargoed 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 /ɪmˈbɑːɡəʊd/ (im-BAH-gohd).