How to Pronounce Embark

To pronounce "embark", say EMB-ark — 2 syllables, IPA /ɛmˈbɑːk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɛmˈbɑːk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “embark”

"embark" has 2 syllables: emb-ark. It rhymes with stark and mark, if that helps it stick.

What does embark mean?

verb

  1. To get on a boat or ship or (outside the USA) an aeroplane.

    “All passengers please embark now.”

  2. To start, begin.

    “Phil embarked on his journey yesterday.”

Synonyms

make sail

Antonyms

disembark

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Words that rhyme with embark

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

starkmarkdarkremarksnarksparkmonarchbarkbenchmarklarkearmarkark

Related words

enterventuretackleboardlaunchlancelancerimplement

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "embark"?▾

"Embark" has 2 syllables: emb · ark.

What is the IPA transcription of "embark"?▾

The IPA transcription of "embark" is /ɛmˈbɑːk/.

What does "embark" mean?▾

Embark: To get on a boat or ship or (outside the USA) an aeroplane.

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