How to Pronounce "embarrassments"
word
ɪmˈbɛɹəsmənts
im-BAIR-uss-munts
ɛmbˈæɹəsmənts
em-BARR-uss-munts
Definition
Embarrassments are things that make you feel awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable in front of others. The word usually refers to unpleasant situations or mistakes that cause embarrassment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪmˈbɛɹəsmənts
British English
ɛmbˈæɹəsmənts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-BAIR-uss-munts
UK
em-BARR-uss-munts
Listen in Context
She tried to forget her past embarrassments.
The meeting was full of small embarrassments.
Children often laugh at each other's embarrassments.
Over dinner, we shared our worst embarrassments from high school.