How to pronounce embarkation
Say it like em-bar-KAY-shun. Embarkation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- em
- bar
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embarkation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- emGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- barKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of embarkation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: em-bah-KAY-shun.
What does embarkation mean?
- The act of embarking.
- The process of loading military personnel and vehicles etc into ships or aircraft.
Where does embarkation come from?
From French embarcation.
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Questions about saying embarkation
How do you pronounce embarkation?
Say em-bar-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛmbɑrˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɛmbɑːˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embarkation?
Embarkation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: em · bar · KAY · shun.
Is embarkation 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 /ˌɛmbɑːˈkeɪʃən/ (em-bah-KAY-shun).