How to Pronounce "embark"
word
/ɛmˈbɑɹk/, /ɪmˈbɑɹk/
em-BARK or im-BARK
/ɛmbˈɑːk/
em-BAHK
Definition
To go onto a ship, aircraft, or vehicle to begin a journey, or to start something important, often a new project or activity.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɛmˈbɑɹk/, /ɪmˈbɑɹk/
British English
/ɛmbˈɑːk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
em-BARK or im-BARK
UK
em-BAHK
Listen in Context
We will embark on our trip tomorrow morning.
He decided to embark on a new job after college.
The passengers began to embark as soon as the gate opened.
After years in finance, she wanted to embark on something more creative.