How to pronounce embezzled
Say it like im-BEZ-uld. Embezzled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEZ).
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- im
- BEZ
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embezzled 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.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of embezzled
American and British speakers say embezzled in essentially the same way: /ɪmˈbɛzəld/ in the US and /ɪmˈbɛzəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-BEZ-uld.
What does embezzled mean?
- simple past and past participle of embezzle How to pronounce embezzle
Questions about saying embezzled
How do you pronounce embezzled?
Say im-BEZ-uld. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈbɛzəld/. In British English it is /ɪmˈbɛzəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embezzled?
Embezzled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEZ). Broken into parts: im · BEZ · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say embezzled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˈbɛzəld/ and the British form is /ɪmˈbɛzəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.