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