How to Pronounce "embassies"
word
ˈɛmbəsiz
EM-buh-seez
ˈɛmbəsˌɪz
EM-buh-siz
Definition
Buildings or offices in foreign countries where official representatives (ambassadors) of a country live and work to represent their country and help citizens abroad.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛmbəsiz
British English
ˈɛmbəsˌɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EM-buh-seez
UK
EM-buh-siz
Listen in Context
Many countries have embassies in Washington, D.C.
People go to embassies if they lose their passport abroad.
Some embassies organize events for their citizens.
Security is always tight around foreign embassies.