How to Pronounce Embossed

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

EMB-oss-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “embossed”

"embossed" has 3 syllables: emb-oss-ed. It rhymes with lost and accost, if that helps it stick.

What does embossed 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.

verb

  1. Of a hunted animal: to take shelter in a wood or forest.
  2. To drive (an animal) to extremity; to exhaust, to make foam at the mouth.

adjective

  1. With raised letters or images on the surface.

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Words that rhyme with embossed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lostaccostfrostlastexhausttossedcrossedglossedglostrost

Related words

raiseddecoratedadornedbrocadedetchedengravedetchcarved

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "embossed"?▾

"Embossed" has 3 syllables: emb · oss · ed.

What does "embossed" mean?▾

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

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