How to pronounce embroider
Say it like im-BROY-der. Embroider has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BROY).
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- im
- BROY
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embroider 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.
- BROYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of embroider
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-BROY-duh.
What does embroider mean?
- To stitch a decorative design on fabric with needle and thread of various colors.
- To add imaginary detail to a narrative to make it more interesting or acceptable.
Where does embroider come from?
From Middle English embrouderen, frequentative of embrouden (“to decorate, embroider”), equivalent to embroid + -er.
Questions about saying embroider
How do you pronounce embroider?
Say im-BROY-der. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈbrɔɪdɚ/. In British English it is /ɪmˈbrɔɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embroider?
Embroider has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BROY). Broken into parts: im · BROY · der.
Is embroider pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪmˈbrɔɪdə/ (im-BROY-duh).