embassy

How to Split "embassy" into Syllables

The word embassy is divided into 3 syllables: em·bas·sy. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• em — 1st syllable
• bas — 2nd syllable
• sy — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of embassy:

• IPA: /ˈɛmbəsi/

📖 Definitions

1. The function or duty of an ambassador.
2. An organization or group of officials who permanently represent a sovereign state in a second sovereign state or with respect to an international organization such as the United Nations.

📚 Word Origin & History

Modern variant of obsolete ambassy, from Middle French ambassee (“mission, embassy”), from Old French ambascee (also enbassee (“message for a high official, official mission”)) from Old Italian ambasciata, from Old Occitan ambaissada (“embassy”), derived from ambaissa (“message”), from Late Latin ambactia (“service rendered”) (attested also as ambascia, from Proto-Germanic *ambahtiją (“service”), *ambahtaz (“follower, servant”), from Gaulish ambaxtos (“dependant, v...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare embassy with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
embassy	3	em·bas·sy
emphases	2	empha-ses
emphasize	3	empha-si-ze
envisage	4	en-vi-sa-ge
emphasis	2	empha-sis

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