How to pronounce embezzle
Say it like im-BEZ-ul. Embezzle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEZ).
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- im
- BEZ
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embezzle 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.
- BEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of embezzle
American and British speakers say embezzle in essentially the same way: /ɪmˈbɛzəl/ in the US and /ɪmˈbɛzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-BEZ-ul.
What does embezzle mean?
- To steal or misappropriate money that one has been trusted with, especially to steal money from the organization for which one works.
Where does embezzle come from?
From Middle English embesilen, from Anglo-Norman embesiler, embesillier, embeseillier (“to steal, cause to disappear”), from em- + Old French besillier (“to torment, destroy, gouge”), of unknown origin.
Words that rhyme with embezzle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of embezzle.
Questions about saying embezzle
How do you pronounce embezzle?
Say im-BEZ-ul. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈbɛzəl/. In British English it is /ɪmˈbɛzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embezzle?
Embezzle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEZ). Broken into parts: im · BEZ · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say embezzle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˈbɛzəl/ and the British form is /ɪmˈbɛzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.