How to pronounce embellished
Say it like em-BEL-isht. Embellished has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEL).
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- em
- BEL
- isht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embellished 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.
- BELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ishtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of embellished
American and British speakers say embellished in essentially the same way: /ɛmˈbɛlɪʃt/ in the US and /ɛmˈbɛlɪʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: em-BEL-isht.
What does embellished mean?
- simple past and past participle of embellish How to pronounce embellish
- Having been made more attractive, compelling or interesting.
Questions about saying embellished
How do you pronounce embellished?
Say em-BEL-isht. The American pronunciation is /ɛmˈbɛlɪʃt/. In British English it is /ɛmˈbɛlɪʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embellished?
Embellished has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEL). Broken into parts: em · BEL · isht.
Do Americans and Brits say embellished the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛmˈbɛlɪʃt/ and the British form is /ɛmˈbɛlɪʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.