How to Pronounce "embarrassment of riches"
expression
im-BAIR-uhss-muhnt uhv RIH-chuhz
em-BARR-uhss-muhnt ov RIH-chiz
Definition
When you have so many good choices or resources that it becomes difficult to decide or fully enjoy them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪmˈbɛɹəsmənt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɹɪtʃəz/, /ˈɹɪtʃɪz
British English
ɛmbˈæɹəsmənt/ /ˈɒv/ /ɹˈɪtʃɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-BAIR-uhss-muhnt uhv RIH-chuhz
UK
em-BARR-uhss-muhnt ov RIH-chiz
Listen in Context
Choosing a dessert from this menu is an embarrassment of riches.
She has an embarrassment of riches in her closet, with so many beautiful dresses.
The city offers an embarrassment of riches when it comes to restaurants.
We're facing an embarrassment of riches with all these job offers—it's hard to choose!