How to Pronounce "embarrass"
word
/ɪmˈbɛɹəs/
im-BAIR-uhs
/ɛmbˈæɹəs/
im-BA-ruhs
Definition
To make someone feel shy, uncomfortable, or ashamed in front of other people. It is often used when a situation causes social awkwardness or makes someone lose confidence.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɪmˈbɛɹəs/
British English
/ɛmbˈæɹəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-BAIR-uhs
UK
im-BA-ruhs
Listen in Context
Please don't embarrass me in front of my friends.
His joke did not embarrass her.
I didn't mean to embarrass you.
She always tells baby stories to embarrass her brother at family dinners.