How to pronounce imbricated
Say it like IM-brih-kay-tid. Imbricated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM).
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- IM
- brih
- kay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imbricated 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.
- brihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of imbricated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: IM-brih-kay-tid.
What does imbricated mean?
- Overlapping, like scales or roof-tiles; intertwined.
Where does imbricated come from?
Participle adjective, imbricate + -ed.
Questions about saying imbricated
How do you pronounce imbricated?
Say IM-brih-kay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪmbrɪkeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɪmbrɪkeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imbricated?
Imbricated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM). Broken into parts: IM · brih · kay · tid.
Is imbricated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɪmbrɪkeɪtɪd/ (IM-brih-kay-tid).