How to pronounce inebriating
Say it like in-EB-ree-ay-ting. Inebriating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EB).
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- in
- EB
- ree
- ay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inebriating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inebriating
- 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-ting.
What does inebriating mean?
- Having intoxicating qualities
- present participle and gerund of inebriate How to pronounce inebriate
Questions about saying inebriating
How do you pronounce inebriating?
Say in-EB-ree-ay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnɛbriˌeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈnɛbriˌeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inebriating?
Inebriating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EB). Broken into parts: in · EB · ree · ay · ting.
Is inebriating 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 /ˌɪˈnɛbriˌeɪtɪŋ/ (in-EB-ree-ay-ting).