How to Pronounce "embarrasses"
word
ɪmˈbæɹəsɪz
im-BAIR-uh-siz
ɛmbˈæɹəsɪz
em-BAIR-uh-siz
Definition
To make someone feel uncomfortable, shy, or ashamed in front of others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪmˈbæɹəsɪz
British English
ɛmbˈæɹəsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-BAIR-uh-siz
UK
em-BAIR-uh-siz
Listen in Context
He always embarrasses me in front of my friends.
Loud music embarrasses her at quiet restaurants.
This photo embarrasses him a lot.
It really embarrasses me when people sing 'Happy Birthday' to me in public.