How to Pronounce Ambuscade

To pronounce "ambuscade", say AMB-usc-ad-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈæmbəsˌkeɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈæmbəsˌkeɪd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ambuscade”

"ambuscade" has 4 syllables: amb-usc-ad-e.

What does ambuscade mean?

noun

  1. An ambush; a trap laid for an enemy.
  2. The place in which troops lie hidden for an ambush.

verb

  1. To lie in wait for, or to attack from a covert or lurking place; to waylay.

Related words

waylayambushlurktrapbushwhackscupperbushmentcatch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ambuscade"?▾

"Ambuscade" has 4 syllables: amb · usc · ad · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "ambuscade"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ambuscade" is /ˈæmbəsˌkeɪd/.

What does "ambuscade" mean?▾

Ambuscade: An ambush; a trap laid for an enemy.

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