How to pronounce embroidered
Say it like em-BROY-derd. Embroidered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BROY).
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- em
- BROY
- derd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embroidered 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.
- BROYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- derdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of embroidered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-BROY-dud.
What does embroidered mean?
- Decorated with embroidery; covered in decorative needlework.
- Embellished; elaborate, especially when containing superfluous or fictitious details.
- simple past and past participle of embroider How to pronounce embroider
Questions about saying embroidered
How do you pronounce embroidered?
Say em-BROY-derd. The American pronunciation is /ɛmˈbrɔɪdɚd/. In British English it is /ɪmˈbrɔɪdəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embroidered?
Embroidered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BROY). Broken into parts: em · BROY · derd.
Is embroidered 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 /ɪmˈbrɔɪdəd/ (im-BROY-dud).