How do you pronounce "embarrass"?

In American English: /ɪmˈbɛrəs/ (im-BEHR-uhs). In British English: /ɪmbˈæɹəs/ (imb-AR-uhs). In Canadian English: /ɪmˈbɛrəs/ (im-BEHR-uhs). In Australian English: /ɛmbˈaɹəs/ (ehmb-AR).

Is "embarrass" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɪmˈbɛrəs/ (im-BEHR-uhs), while in British English it's /ɪmbˈæɹəs/ (imb-AR-uhs).

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embarrass

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/ɪmˈbɛrəs/

im-BEHR-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

ɪmem·bɛrbar·əsrass

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