embrace

/ɪmˈbreɪs/

Syllables em·brace

Stress em-BRACE

Phonics Breakdown

em

/ɪm/

short i

brace

/breɪs/

long a-e

Meaning

to hold someone closely; to accept willingly

Sound Reference

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em=/ɪm/(important) + brace=/breɪs/(brace)

Example

She embraced her friend warmly.