How to Pronounce Embroil

To pronounce "embroil", say EMBR-oil — 2 syllables, IPA /ɪmˈbɹɔɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɪmˈbɹɔɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “embroil”

"embroil" has 2 syllables: embr-oil. It rhymes with turmoil and recoil, if that helps it stick.

What does embroil mean?

verb

  1. To draw into a situation; to cause to be involved.

    “Avoid him. He will embroil you in his fights.”

  2. To implicate in confusion; to complicate; to jumble.

Words that rhyme with embroil

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

turmoilrecoilcoilfoilsoilspoiloilgargoyleroilscroyleboildroil

Related words

tanglesweepdragentangleinvolveperplexconvoluteconfuse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "embroil"?▾

"Embroil" has 2 syllables: embr · oil.

What is the IPA transcription of "embroil"?▾

The IPA transcription of "embroil" is /ɪmˈbɹɔɪl/.

What does "embroil" mean?▾

Embroil: To draw into a situation; to cause to be involved.

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