How to Pronounce "embalmer"
word
ɪmˈbɑlmɚ
im-BAHL-mer
ɛmbˈɑːmɐ
em-BAH-muh
Definition
An embalmer is a person whose job is to preserve a dead body, usually with chemicals, to prevent decay before a funeral or burial.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪmˈbɑlmɚ
British English
ɛmbˈɑːmɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-BAHL-mer
UK
em-BAH-muh
Listen in Context
The embalmer prepared the body for the funeral.
A professional embalmer uses special chemicals to preserve bodies.
My uncle works as an embalmer at the local funeral home.
Not everyone knows what an embalmer does—it's quite a unique job.