How to Pronounce Emboss

To pronounce "emboss", say EMB-oss — 2 syllables, IPA /ɪmˈbɒs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɪmˈbɒs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “emboss”

"emboss" has 2 syllables: emb-oss. It rhymes with cross and gloss, if that helps it stick.

What does emboss mean?

verb

  1. To mark or decorate with a raised design or symbol.

    “The papers weren't official until the seal had been embossed on them.”

  2. To raise in relief from a surface, as an ornament, a head on a coin, etc.

Words that rhyme with emboss

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crossglosstossposdrossalbatrossmossfosscrisscrosssossdosshelios

Related words

bossstampimbossbellybombastenstampembursebunch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "emboss"?▾

"Emboss" has 2 syllables: emb · oss.

What is the IPA transcription of "emboss"?▾

The IPA transcription of "emboss" is /ɪmˈbɒs/.

What does "emboss" mean?▾

Emboss: To mark or decorate with a raised design or symbol.

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