How many syllables in "embarrassed"?

"embarrassed" has 3 lettergrepen (em - bar - rassed).

How to divide "embarrassed"?

"embarrassed" divides into 3 parts: em · bar · rassed.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (em... bar... rassed) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"embarrassed": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:em·bar·rassed

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em-BAR-rassed(em · bar · rassed)○ ● ○

Stress in "embarrassed" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪmˈbɛr.əst⁄

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How many syllables in "embarrassed"?: "embarrassed" has 3 lettergrepen (em - bar - rassed).
How to divide "embarrassed"?: "embarrassed" divides into 3 parts: em · bar · rassed.
Where is the stress in "embarrassed"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "embarrassed"?: Say each syllable slowly (em... bar... rassed) and listen on SayItVid.