How to Pronounce Embarrasses

To pronounce "embarrasses", say EMB-arr-ass-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

EMB-arr-ass-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “embarrasses”

"embarrasses" has 4 syllables: emb-arr-ass-es. It rhymes with harrises, if that helps it stick.

What does embarrasses mean?

verb

  1. To humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash

    “The crowd's laughter and jeers embarrassed him.”

  2. To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct.

    “The motion was advanced in order to embarrass the progress of the bill.”

Synonyms

abashdiscomfitdisconcerthumiliateshame

Words that rhyme with embarrasses

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harrises

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "embarrasses"?▾

"Embarrasses" has 4 syllables: emb · arr · ass · es.

What does "embarrasses" mean?▾

Embarrasses: To humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash

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