How many syllables in embarrassment?

There are 4 syllables in the word embarrassment.

Divide embarrassment into syllables:

embarrassment (noun):: something that embarrasses; a feeling of annoyance and disappointment; the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public.

abashment

awkwardness

bashfulness

chagrin

confusion

discombobulation

discomfiture

discomfort

discomposure

disconcertion

disconcertment

dismay

distress

fluster

humiliation

mortification

overplus

plethora

self-consciousness

shame

shamefacedness

sheepishness

showing up

superfluity

uncomfortableness

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