How to pronounce inebriety
Say it like in-ih-BRY-ih-tee. Inebriety has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BRY).
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- in
- ih
- BRY
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inebriety 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inebriety
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-ih-BRY-ih-tee.
What does inebriety mean?
- The state of being inebriated; inebriation, drunkenness.
Where does inebriety come from?
From in- + ebriety.
Questions about saying inebriety
How do you pronounce inebriety?
Say in-ih-BRY-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnɪˈbraɪɪti/. In British English it is /ˌɪnɪˈbraɪɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inebriety?
Inebriety has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BRY). Broken into parts: in · ih · BRY · ih · tee.
Is inebriety 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 /ˌɪnɪˈbraɪɪti/ (in-ih-BRY-ih-tee).