How to Pronounce Embargo

To pronounce "embargo", say EMB-arg-o — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪmˈbɑːɡəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɪmˈbɑːɡəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “embargo”

"embargo" has 3 syllables: emb-arg-o. It rhymes with margo and sargo, if that helps it stick.

What does embargo mean?

noun

  1. An order by the government prohibiting ships from leaving port.
  2. A ban on trade with another country.

verb

  1. To impose an embargo on trading certain goods with another country.
  2. To impose an embargo on a document.

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Words that rhyme with embargo

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

margosargoargocamargokey-largolargomargotmccargospargotamargo

Related words

sequestrationconfiscationforfeitureprohibitionexclusionbanningprohibitarrest

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "embargo"?▾

"Embargo" has 3 syllables: emb · arg · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "embargo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "embargo" is /ɪmˈbɑːɡəʊ/.

What does "embargo" mean?▾

Embargo: An order by the government prohibiting ships from leaving port.

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