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