How to pronounce imbeciles
Say it like IM-buh-sulz. Imbeciles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM).
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- IM
- buh
- sulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imbeciles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of imbeciles
American and British speakers say imbeciles in essentially the same way: /ˈɪmbəsəlz/ in the US and /ˈɪmbəsəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: IM-buh-sulz.
What does imbeciles mean?
- plural of imbecile How to pronounce imbecile
Questions about saying imbeciles
How do you pronounce imbeciles?
Say IM-buh-sulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪmbəsəlz/. In British English it is /ˈɪmbəsəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imbeciles?
Imbeciles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM). Broken into parts: IM · buh · sulz.
Do Americans and Brits say imbeciles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪmbəsəlz/ and the British form is /ˈɪmbəsəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.