How to Pronounce Imbibed

To pronounce "imbibed", say IMB-ib-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

IMB-ib-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “imbibed”

"imbibed" has 3 syllables: imb-ib-ed. It rhymes with ascribed and circumscribed, if that helps it stick.

What does imbibed mean?

verb

  1. To drink (used frequently of alcoholic beverages).
  2. To take in; absorb.

    “to imbibe knowledge”

Words that rhyme with imbibed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ascribedcircumscribedinscribedproscribedtranscribedprescribeddescribedgibedkibedoversubscribedsubscribedbribed

Related words

imbibitiondrinkingdranksoakedwinedinculcatedpartakenguzzled

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "imbibed"?▾

"Imbibed" has 3 syllables: imb · ib · ed.

What does "imbibed" mean?▾

Imbibed: To drink (used frequently of alcoholic beverages).

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