How to pronounce embitter
Say it like um-BIT-er. Embitter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIT).
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- um
- BIT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embitter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of embitter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: im-BIT-uh.
What does embitter mean?
- To cause (a positive quality such as happiness, or a thing such as an activity or one's life) to become less good or pleasurable; also, to make (a negative quality, or thing such as a disagreement) worse or more unpleasant.
- To cause (someone or their feelings) to become more angry, resentful, or unfriendly; to envenom.
Where does embitter come from?
From em- (variant of the suffix en- with the sense ‘to become’) + bitter.
Questions about saying embitter
How do you pronounce embitter?
Say um-BIT-er. The American pronunciation is /əmˈbɪtər/. In British English it is /ɪmˈbɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embitter?
Embitter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIT). Broken into parts: um · BIT · er.
Is embitter 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 /ɪmˈbɪtə/ (im-BIT-uh).