How to Pronounce Embellish

To pronounce "embellish", say EMB-ell-ish — 3 syllables, IPA /ɛm-/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

embellish

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɛm-/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “embellish”

"embellish" has 3 syllables: emb-ell-ish. It rhymes with relish and hellish, if that helps it stick.

What does embellish mean?

verb

  1. To make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate.

    “The old book cover was embellished with golden letters”

  2. To make something sound or look better or more acceptable than it is in reality; to distort, to embroider.

    “to embellish a story, the truth”

Synonyms

adornbeautifydeckdecorategraceornamentprettify

Words that rhyme with embellish

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

relishhellishswellishmellishdelosh

Related words

adorndecorateornamentprettifybeautifypadaggrandizedramatise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "embellish"?▾

"Embellish" has 3 syllables: emb · ell · ish.

What is the IPA transcription of "embellish"?▾

The IPA transcription of "embellish" is /ɛm-/.

What does "embellish" mean?▾

Embellish: To make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate.

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