How to pronounce emboss
Say it like im-BAWS. Emboss has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAWS).
- im
- BAWS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emboss 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.
- BAWSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of emboss
American and British speakers say emboss in essentially the same way: /ɪmˈbɔs/ in the US and /ɪmˈbɒs/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-BOS.
What does emboss mean?
- To cause (something) to stick out or swell; to extrude; also, to cause (someone or something) to be covered in swellings.
- To make (a design on a coin, an ornament on an object, etc.) stand out from a surface.
- To represent (a subject) on an object in relief; also, of a design or subject: to stand out on (an object) in relief.
Where does emboss come from?
The noun is derived from the verb.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with emboss
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of emboss.
Questions about saying emboss
How do you pronounce emboss?
Say im-BAWS. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈbɔs/. In British English it is /ɪmˈbɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emboss?
Emboss has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAWS). Broken into parts: im · BAWS.
Do Americans and Brits say emboss the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˈbɔs/ and the British form is /ɪmˈbɒs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.