How to pronounce embarrasses
Say it like im-BAR-uh-siz. Embarrasses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAR).
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- im
- BAR
- uh
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embarrasses 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 "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of embarrasses
American and British speakers say embarrasses in essentially the same way: /ɪmˈbærəsɪz/ in the US and /ɪmˈbærəsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-BAR-uh-siz.
What does embarrasses mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of embarrass How to pronounce embarrass
Questions about saying embarrasses
How do you pronounce embarrasses?
Say im-BAR-uh-siz. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈbærəsɪz/. In British English it is /ɪmˈbærəsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embarrasses?
Embarrasses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAR). Broken into parts: im · BAR · uh · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say embarrasses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˈbærəsɪz/ and the British form is /ɪmˈbærəsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.