How to Pronounce Imbricated

To pronounce "imbricated", say IMBR-ic-at-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɪmbɹɪkeɪtɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈɪmbɹɪkeɪtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “imbricated”

"imbricated" has 4 syllables: imbr-ic-at-ed.

What does imbricated mean?

adjective

  1. Overlapping, like scales or roof-tiles; intertwined.

Related words

roughunsmoothintertwinednestedembeddedentwinedinterlinkedsubimbricated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "imbricated"?▾

"Imbricated" has 4 syllables: imbr · ic · at · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "imbricated"?▾

The IPA transcription of "imbricated" is /ˈɪmbɹɪkeɪtɪd/.

What does "imbricated" mean?▾

Imbricated: Overlapping, like scales or roof-tiles; intertwined.

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