How to pronounce embellishment
Say it like em-BEL-ish-munt. Embellishment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEL).
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- em
- BEL
- ish
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embellishment 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of embellishment
American and British speakers say embellishment in essentially the same way: /ɛmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/ in the US and /ɛmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: em-BEL-ish-munt.
What does embellishment mean?
- An act of embellishing.
- An added touch; an ornamental addition; a flourish.
Where does embellishment come from?
From embellish + -ment.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying embellishment
How do you pronounce embellishment?
Say em-BEL-ish-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɛmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/. In British English it is /ɛmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embellishment?
Embellishment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEL). Broken into parts: em · BEL · ish · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say embellishment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/ and the British form is /ɛmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.