How to pronounce embolisms
Say it like EM-boh-liz-umz. Embolisms has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM).
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- EM
- boh
- liz
- umz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embolisms pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of embolisms
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EM-boh-liz-umz.
What does embolisms mean?
- plural of embolism How to pronounce embolism
Questions about saying embolisms
How do you pronounce embolisms?
Say EM-boh-liz-umz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛmboʊˌlɪzəmz/. In British English it is /ˈɛmbəʊˌlɪzəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embolisms?
Embolisms has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM). Broken into parts: EM · boh · liz · umz.
Is embolisms pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɛmbəʊˌlɪzəmz/ (EM-boh-liz-umz).