How to Pronounce "embellish"
word
ɪmˈbɛɫɪʃ
im-BEL-ish
ɛmbˈɛlɪʃ
em-BEL-ish
Definition
To add details or decorations to make something more attractive or interesting, often used for objects, stories, or speech.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪmˈbɛɫɪʃ
British English
ɛmbˈɛlɪʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-BEL-ish
UK
em-BEL-ish
Listen in Context
She likes to embellish her notebooks with colorful stickers.
He tried to embellish his story to make it more exciting.
The chef decided to embellish the cake with fresh flowers.
He tends to embellish the truth when telling stories about his adventures.