How to Pronounce "embrace"
word
/ɛmˈbɹeɪs/
em-BRAYS
/ɛmbɹˈeɪs/
em-BRAYS
Definition
To hold someone closely with your arms as a sign of love, comfort, or greeting. It also means to willingly accept an idea, change, or opportunity.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɛmˈbɹeɪs/
British English
/ɛmbɹˈeɪs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
em-BRAYS
UK
em-BRAYS
Listen in Context
She embraced her mother at the airport.
Our team must embrace new ideas.
He embraced the chance to study abroad.
After everything we've been through, it felt good to just embrace and say nothing.