How to Pronounce Embattled

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪmˈbæt.əld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “embattled”

"embattled" has 3 syllables: emb-attl-ed. It rhymes with rattled and battled, if that helps it stick.

What does embattled mean?

verb

  1. To arrange in order of battle; to array for battle
  2. To prepare or arm for battle; to equip as for battle.

verb

  1. To furnish with battlements; give the form of battlements to

    “to embattle a wall”

adjective

  1. Subject to or troubled by battles, controversy or debates.
  2. Prepared or armed for battle.

Synonyms

crenellé

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Words that rhyme with embattled

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rattledbattledprattledtattledmatilde

Related words

unsafeinsecurepreparedfancyindentedcrenelatedcrenellatedcrenelate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "embattled"?▾

"Embattled" has 3 syllables: emb · attl · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "embattled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "embattled" is /ɪmˈbæt.əld/.

What does "embattled" mean?▾

Embattled: To arrange in order of battle; to array for battle

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