How to pronounce inbreeding
Say it like in-BREE-ding. Inbreeding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREE).
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- in
- BREE
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inbreeding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inbreeding
American and British speakers say inbreeding in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈbridɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈbriːdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-BREE-ding.
What does inbreeding mean?
- present participle and gerund of inbreed How to pronounce inbreed
- Breeding between members of a relatively small population, especially one in which most members are related.“Inbreeding can result in handicapped children.”
Words that rhyme with inbreeding
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Questions about saying inbreeding
How do you pronounce inbreeding?
Say in-BREE-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈbridɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈbriːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inbreeding?
Inbreeding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREE). Broken into parts: in · BREE · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say inbreeding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈbridɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈbriːdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.