How to pronounce imbrue
Say it like im-BROO. Imbrue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BROO).
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- im
- BROO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imbrue 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.
- BROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of imbrue
American and British speakers say imbrue in essentially the same way: /ɪmˈbru/ in the US and /ɪmˈbruː/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-BROO.
What does imbrue mean?
- To stain [with in or with ‘blood, slaughter, etc.’].“My hands were imbrued in his blood.”
Where does imbrue come from?
From Middle English embrewen, from Old French *embrever (whence Middle French embreuver), metathetic variant of embevrer (“to imbibe, steep, penetrate, soak”) (with same stem variation found in French abreuver and beuverie), from Vulgar Latin imbiberāre.
Words that rhyme with imbrue
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of imbrue.
Questions about saying imbrue
How do you pronounce imbrue?
Say im-BROO. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈbru/. In British English it is /ɪmˈbruː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imbrue?
Imbrue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BROO). Broken into parts: im · BROO.
Do Americans and Brits say imbrue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˈbru/ and the British form is /ɪmˈbruː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.