How to pronounce inebriate
Say it like in-EB-ree-ayt. Inebriate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EB).
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- in
- EB
- ree
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inebriate 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.
- EBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of inebriate
American and British speakers say inebriate in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈnɛbriˌeɪt/ in the US and /ˌɪˈnɛbriˌeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-EB-ree-ayt.
What does inebriate mean?
- A person who is intoxicated, especially one who is habitually drunk.
- To cause to be drunk; to intoxicate.
- To disorder the senses of; to exhilarate, elate or stupefy as if by spirituous drink.
- To become drunk.
- intoxicated; drunk
Where does inebriate come from?
From Latin inēbriō, inēbriāre, from ēbrius (“drunk”).
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Questions about saying inebriate
How do you pronounce inebriate?
Say in-EB-ree-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnɛbriˌeɪt/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈnɛbriˌeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inebriate?
Inebriate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EB). Broken into parts: in · EB · ree · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say inebriate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈnɛbriˌeɪt/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈnɛbriˌeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.