How to pronounce embossed
Say it like im-BAWST. Embossed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAWST).
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- im
- BAWST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embossed 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.
- BAWSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of embossed
American and British speakers say embossed in essentially the same way: /ɪmˈbɔst/ in the US and /ɪmˈbɒst/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-BOST.
What does embossed mean?
- With raised letters or images on the surface.
- Synonym of umbonate.
- simple past and past participle of emboss How to pronounce emboss
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Words that rhyme with embossed
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Questions about saying embossed
How do you pronounce embossed?
Say im-BAWST. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈbɔst/. In British English it is /ɪmˈbɒst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embossed?
Embossed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAWST). Broken into parts: im · BAWST.
Do Americans and Brits say embossed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˈbɔst/ and the British form is /ɪmˈbɒst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.