How to pronounce imbedded
Say it like im-BED-id. Imbedded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BED).
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- im
- BED
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imbedded 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.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of imbedded
American and British speakers say imbedded in essentially the same way: /ɪmˈbɛdɪd/ in the US and /ɪmˈbɛdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-BED-id.
What does imbedded mean?
- simple past and past participle of imbed How to pronounce imbed
Words that rhyme with imbedded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of imbedded.
Questions about saying imbedded
How do you pronounce imbedded?
Say im-BED-id. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈbɛdɪd/. In British English it is /ɪmˈbɛdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imbedded?
Imbedded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BED). Broken into parts: im · BED · id.
Do Americans and Brits say imbedded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˈbɛdɪd/ and the British form is /ɪmˈbɛdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.