how to pronounce embarcation

/ɑ̃.baʁ.ka.sjɔ̃/

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embarcation is pronounced in four syllables

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ɑ̃

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ɔ̃

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An example use of embarcation in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… leur embarcation a chaviré et le bilan …”

meanings of embarcation

noun:

Boat, craft.
Transportation.
Embarkation (although the use of embarquement is more correct).

embarcation frequency in french - C2 level of CEFR

the word embarcation occurs in french on average 3.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.