How to pronounce embezzlement
Say it like em-BEZ-ul-munt. Embezzlement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEZ).
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- em
- BEZ
- ul
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embezzlement 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.
- 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of embezzlement
American and British speakers say embezzlement in essentially the same way: /ɛmˈbɛzəlmənt/ in the US and /ɛmˈbɛzəlmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: em-BEZ-ul-munt.
What does embezzlement mean?
- The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner.“He was arrested for embezzlement of company funds.”
- Such conversion from public property.
Where does embezzlement come from?
From embezzle + -ment.
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Questions about saying embezzlement
How do you pronounce embezzlement?
Say em-BEZ-ul-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɛmˈbɛzəlmənt/. In British English it is /ɛmˈbɛzəlmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embezzlement?
Embezzlement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEZ). Broken into parts: em · BEZ · ul · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say embezzlement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛmˈbɛzəlmənt/ and the British form is /ɛmˈbɛzəlmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.