How to Pronounce Embarrassing

To pronounce "embarrassing", say EMB-arr-ass-ing — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪmˈbæɹəsɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ɪmˈbæɹəsɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “embarrassing”

"embarrassing" has 4 syllables: emb-arr-ass-ing. It rhymes with terracing, if that helps it stick.

What does embarrassing 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.”

noun

  1. The action of the verb to embarrass; embarrassment.

adjective

  1. Causing embarrassment; leading to a feeling of uncomfortable shame or self-consciousness.

Synonyms

abashdiscomfitdisconcerthumiliateshameawkwardshameful

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Words that rhyme with embarrassing

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terracing

Related words

mortifyingdifficulthardunenviableunpleasantawkwardstickyembarrassment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "embarrassing"?▾

"Embarrassing" has 4 syllables: emb · arr · ass · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "embarrassing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "embarrassing" is /ɪmˈbæɹəsɪŋ/.

What does "embarrassing" mean?▾

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

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