How to pronounce inbreed
Say it like IN-breed. Inbreed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce inbreed. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- IN
- breed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inbreed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- breedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inbreed
American and British speakers say inbreed in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnˌbrid/ in the US and /ˈɪnˌbriːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-breed.
What does inbreed mean?
- To breed or reproduce with those that are related.
- To breed with those that share common traits or qualities.
- To produce or generate within.
Where does inbreed come from?
From in- + breed.
Questions about saying inbreed
How do you pronounce inbreed?
Say IN-breed. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌbrid/. In British English it is /ˈɪnˌbriːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inbreed?
Inbreed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · breed.
Do Americans and Brits say inbreed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnˌbrid/ and the British form is /ˈɪnˌbriːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.