How to Pronounce Embroidered

To pronounce "embroidered", say EMBR-oid-er-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɪmˈbɹɔɪdəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “embroidered”

"embroidered" has 4 syllables: embr-oid-er-ed.

What does embroidered mean?

verb

  1. To stitch a decorative design on fabric with needle and thread of various colours.
  2. To add imaginary detail to a narrative to make it more interesting or acceptable.

Related words

adorneddecoratedemblemenrollmentlogoornamentedbedeckedgarnished

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "embroidered"?▾

"Embroidered" has 4 syllables: embr · oid · er · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "embroidered"?▾

The IPA transcription of "embroidered" is /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdəd/.

What does "embroidered" mean?▾

Embroidered: To stitch a decorative design on fabric with needle and thread of various colours.

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