How to pronounce inebriated
Say it like in-EB-ree-ay-tud. Inebriated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EB).
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- in
- EB
- ree
- ay
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inebriated 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.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inebriated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-EB-ree-ay-tud.
What does inebriated mean?
- Behaving as though affected by alcohol including exhilaration, and a dumbed or stupefied manner.
- simple past and past participle of inebriate How to pronounce inebriate
Where does inebriated come from?
From Latin inēbriātus, past participle of inēbriō (“intoxicate”) from in- + ēbrius (“drunk, intoxicated”) from Proto-Italic *ēɣʷrios, from Proto-Indo-European *h₁ēgʷʰ-ryo-s from root *h₁egʷʰ- (“drink”); whence also ebrious and inebriate.
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Questions about saying inebriated
How do you pronounce inebriated?
Say in-EB-ree-ay-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnɛbriˌeɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈnɛbriˌeɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inebriated?
Inebriated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EB). Broken into parts: in · EB · ree · ay · tud.
Is inebriated 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 /ˌɪˈnɛbriˌeɪtəd/ (in-EB-ree-ay-tud).