How to pronounce imbibition
Say it like im-bih-BISH-un. Imbibition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BISH).
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- im
- bih
- BISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imbibition 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.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of imbibition
American and British speakers say imbibition in essentially the same way: /ɪmbɪˈbɪʃən/ in the US and /ɪmbɪˈbɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-bih-BISH-un.
What does imbibition mean?
- The act of imbibing.
Where does imbibition come from?
From Middle English imbibicion, inbibicioun, from Middle French imbibicion.
Words that rhyme with imbibition
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Questions about saying imbibition
How do you pronounce imbibition?
Say im-bih-BISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ɪmbɪˈbɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɪmbɪˈbɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imbibition?
Imbibition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BISH). Broken into parts: im · bih · BISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say imbibition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmbɪˈbɪʃən/ and the British form is /ɪmbɪˈbɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.