How to pronounce embark
Say it like em-BARK. Embark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BARK).
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- em
- BARK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embark 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.
- BARKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of embark
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-BAHK.
What does embark mean?
- To go aboard a craft or vessel for transportation.“All passengers please embark now.”
- To start, begin.“Phil embarked on his journey yesterday.”
- To cause to go on board a vessel or boat; to put on shipboard.
- To cover or enclose with bark.
Where does embark come from?
Borrowed from Middle French embarquer, from em- + barque (“small ship”).
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Words that rhyme with embark
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Questions about saying embark
How do you pronounce embark?
Say em-BARK. The American pronunciation is /ɛmˈbɑrk/. In British English it is /ɪmˈbɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embark?
Embark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BARK). Broken into parts: em · BARK.
Is embark 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 /ɪmˈbɑːk/ (im-BAHK).