How to pronounce embody
Say it like im-BOD-ee. Embody has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOD).
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- im
- BOD
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embody 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.
- BODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of embody
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: im-BOD-ee.
What does embody mean?
- To represent in a physical or concrete form; to incarnate or personify.“As the car salesman approached, wearing a plaid suit and slicked-back hair, he seemed to embody sleaze.”
- To represent in some other form, such as a code of laws.“The US Constitution aimed to embody the ideals of diverse groups of people, from Puritans to Deists.”
- To comprise or include as part of a cohesive whole; to be made up of.
Where does embody come from?
From em- + body.
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Words that rhyme with embody
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Questions about saying embody
How do you pronounce embody?
Say im-BOD-ee. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈbɑdi/. In British English it is /ɪmˈbɒdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embody?
Embody has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOD). Broken into parts: im · BOD · ee.
Is embody pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪmˈbɒdi/ (im-BOD-ee).