How to pronounce imbed
Say it like im-BED. Imbed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BED).
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- im
- BED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imbed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of imbed
American and British speakers say imbed in essentially the same way: /ɪmˈbɛd/ in the US and /ɪmˈbɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-BED.
What does imbed mean?
- Alternative spelling of embed.
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Words that rhyme with imbed
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Words that sound like imbed
Questions about saying imbed
How do you pronounce imbed?
Say im-BED. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈbɛd/. In British English it is /ɪmˈbɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imbed?
Imbed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BED). Broken into parts: im · BED.
Do Americans and Brits say imbed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˈbɛd/ and the British form is /ɪmˈbɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as imbed?
Imbed sounds the same as embed in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.