How to pronounce embarking
Say it like em-BAR-king. Embarking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ɛmˈbɑrkɪŋ/em-BAR-king
UK British/ɛmˈbɑːkɪŋ/em-BAH-king
- em
- BAR
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embarking 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.
- BARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of embarking
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: em-BAH-king.
What does embarking mean?
Words that rhyme with embarking
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Questions about saying embarking
How do you pronounce embarking?
Say em-BAR-king. The American pronunciation is /ɛmˈbɑrkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɛmˈbɑːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embarking?
Embarking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAR). Broken into parts: em · BAR · king.
Is embarking 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 /ɛmˈbɑːkɪŋ/ (em-BAH-king).