How to Pronounce Embezzling

To pronounce "embezzling", say EMB-ezzl-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

EMB-ezzl-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “embezzling”

"embezzling" has 3 syllables: emb-ezzl-ing. It rhymes with gesling, if that helps it stick.

What does embezzling mean?

verb

  1. To steal or misappropriate money that one has been trusted with, especially to steal money from the organisation for which one works.

noun

  1. Embezzlement

Synonyms

defalcatehave one's hand in the tillmisappropriatepeculate

Words that rhyme with embezzling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gesling

Related words

peculatemisappropriatestealingdivertingmisappropriatingimbezlementdefalcationmisappropriation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "embezzling"?▾

"Embezzling" has 3 syllables: emb · ezzl · ing.

What does "embezzling" mean?▾

Embezzling: To steal or misappropriate money that one has been trusted with, especially to steal money from the organisation for which one works.

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