Phonetic Breakdown of "embody"
Learn how to break down "embody" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.
Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:
/ɪmˈbɒdi/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries
IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:
IH0 M B AA1 D IY0
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation
Pronunciation Tips:
- Stress the first syllable
- Pay attention to vowel sounds
- Practice each syllable separately
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Definition of "embody"
Pronunciation: /ɪmˈbɒdi/
Verb
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To represent in a physical or concrete form; to incarnate or personify.Example: "As the car salesman approached, wearing a plaid suit and slicked-back hair, he seemed to embody sleaze."
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To represent in some other form, such as a code of laws.Example: "The US Constitution aimed to embody the ideals of diverse groups of people, from Puritans to Deists."
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To comprise or include as part of a cohesive whole; to be made up of.
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To unite in a body or mass.