How to Pronounce Embarked

To pronounce "embarked", say EMB-ark-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /emˈbaːkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/emˈbaːkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “embarked”

"embarked" has 3 syllables: emb-ark-ed. It rhymes with remarked and marked, if that helps it stick.

What does embarked 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 embarked

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

remarkedmarkedbarkedsparkedpockmarkedarcednarkedunremarkedearmarkedunmarkedlarkedharked

Related words

enterventureadoptedbeganbegunboardedbootedbrought

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "embarked"?▾

"Embarked" has 3 syllables: emb · ark · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "embarked"?▾

The IPA transcription of "embarked" is /emˈbaːkt/.

What does "embarked" mean?▾

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

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