How to Pronounce Embryo

To pronounce "embryo", say EMBRY-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɛmbɹi.əʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɛmbɹi.əʊ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “embryo”

"embryo" has 2 syllables: embry-o. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

What does embryo mean?

noun

In the reproductive cycle, the stage after the fertilization of the egg that precedes the development into a fetus.
An organism in the earlier stages of development before it emerges from the egg, or before metamorphosis.

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Words that rhyme with embryo

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "embryo"?▾

"Embryo" has 2 syllables: embry · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "embryo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "embryo" is /ˈɛmbɹi.əʊ/.

What does "embryo" mean?▾

Embryo: In the reproductive cycle, the stage after the fertilization of the egg that precedes the development into a fetus.

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