How to pronounce interbreed
Say it like in-tair-BREED. Interbreed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BREED).
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- in
- tair
- BREED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interbreed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tairKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- BREEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of interbreed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tair-BREED.
What does interbreed mean?
- To breed or reproduce within an isolated community.
- To breed or reproduce within a heterogenous community, the products of which produce hybrids.
Where does interbreed come from?
From inter- + breed.
Words that rhyme with interbreed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of interbreed.
Questions about saying interbreed
How do you pronounce interbreed?
Say in-tair-BREED. The American pronunciation is /ɪntɛrˈbrid/. In British English it is /ɪntɛəˈbriːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interbreed?
Interbreed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BREED). Broken into parts: in · tair · BREED.
Is interbreed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪntɛəˈbriːd/ (in-tair-BREED).