How to Pronounce Embroidery

To pronounce "embroidery", say EMBR-oid-ery — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɪmˈbɹɔɪdəɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “embroidery”

"embroidery" has 3 syllables: embr-oid-ery.

What does embroidery mean?

noun

  1. The ornamentation of fabric using needlework.
  2. A piece of embroidered fabric.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "embroidery"?▾

"Embroidery" has 3 syllables: embr · oid · ery.

What is the IPA transcription of "embroidery"?▾

The IPA transcription of "embroidery" is /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdəɹi/.

What does "embroidery" mean?▾

Embroidery: The ornamentation of fabric using needlework.

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