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