How to pronounce embroiled
Say it like em-BROYLD. Embroiled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BROYLD).
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- em
- BROYLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embroiled 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.
- BROYLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of embroiled
American and British speakers say embroiled in essentially the same way: /ɛmˈbrɔɪld/ in the US and /ɪmˈbrɔɪld/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-BROYLD.
What does embroiled mean?
- simple past and past participle of embroil How to pronounce embroil
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Words that rhyme with embroiled
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Questions about saying embroiled
How do you pronounce embroiled?
Say em-BROYLD. The American pronunciation is /ɛmˈbrɔɪld/. In British English it is /ɪmˈbrɔɪld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embroiled?
Embroiled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BROYLD). Broken into parts: em · BROYLD.
Do Americans and Brits say embroiled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛmˈbrɔɪld/ and the British form is /ɪmˈbrɔɪld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.