How to pronounce embezzler
Say it like em-BEZ-uh-ler. Embezzler has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEZ).
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- em
- BEZ
- uh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embezzler 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of embezzler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: em-BEZ-uh-luh.
What does embezzler mean?
- One who steals money they have been trusted with, especially from one's employer; one who embezzles.
Where does embezzler come from?
From embezzle + -er.
Questions about saying embezzler
How do you pronounce embezzler?
Say em-BEZ-uh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ɛmˈbɛzəlɚ/. In British English it is /ɛmˈbɛzələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embezzler?
Embezzler has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEZ). Broken into parts: em · BEZ · uh · ler.
Is embezzler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɛmˈbɛzələ/ (em-BEZ-uh-luh).