How to Pronounce Embellishes

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

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

EMB-ell-ish-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “embellishes”

"embellishes" has 4 syllables: emb-ell-ish-es. It rhymes with relishes, if that helps it stick.

What does embellishes 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 embellishes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

relishes

Related words

adorndecorateornamentprettifybeautifypadaggrandizedramatise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "embellishes"?▾

"Embellishes" has 4 syllables: emb · ell · ish · es.

What does "embellishes" mean?▾

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

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