How to Pronounce Embarking

To pronounce "embarking", say EMB-ark-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

EMB-ark-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “embarking”

"embarking" has 3 syllables: emb-ark-ing. It rhymes with carking and sparking, if that helps it stick.

What does embarking 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.”

noun

  1. An embarkation.

Synonyms

make sail

Antonyms

disembark

Words that rhyme with embarking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

carkingsparkingparkingbarkingearmarkingremarkingharkinglarkingmarkingsharkingarcingsarking

Related words

enterventureboardingshipmentlaunchingladingloadingundertaking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "embarking"?▾

"Embarking" has 3 syllables: emb · ark · ing.

What does "embarking" mean?▾

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

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