How to pronounce embraces
Say it like em-BRAY-siz. Embraces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAY).
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- em
- BRAY
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embraces pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- emKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- BRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of embraces
American and British speakers say embraces in essentially the same way: /ɛmˈbreɪsɪz/ in the US and /ɛmˈbreɪsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: em-BRAY-siz.
What does embraces mean?
- plural of embrace How to pronounce embrace
- third-person singular simple present indicative of embrace How to pronounce embrace
Questions about saying embraces
How do you pronounce embraces?
Say em-BRAY-siz. The American pronunciation is /ɛmˈbreɪsɪz/. In British English it is /ɛmˈbreɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embraces?
Embraces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAY). Broken into parts: em · BRAY · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say embraces the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛmˈbreɪsɪz/ and the British form is /ɛmˈbreɪsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.