How to pronounce embroil
Say it like um-BROYL. Embroil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BROYL).
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- um
- BROYL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embroil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BROYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of embroil
American and British speakers say embroil in essentially the same way: /əmˈbrɔɪl/ in the US and /ɪmˈbrɔɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-BROYL.
What does embroil mean?
- To bring (something) into a state of confusion or uproar; to complicate, to confuse, to jumble.
- To cause (someone) to be drawn into or involved in a difficult situation or state of contention.“Avoid him. He will embroil you in his fights.”
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Words that rhyme with embroil
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Questions about saying embroil
How do you pronounce embroil?
Say um-BROYL. The American pronunciation is /əmˈbrɔɪl/. In British English it is /ɪmˈbrɔɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embroil?
Embroil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BROYL). Broken into parts: um · BROYL.
Do Americans and Brits say embroil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əmˈbrɔɪl/ and the British form is /ɪmˈbrɔɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.