How to Pronounce Inbred

To pronounce "inbred", say INBR-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɪnˌbɹɛd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɪnˌbɹɛd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inbred”

"inbred" has 2 syllables: inbr-ed. It rhymes with dread and lead, if that helps it stick.

What does inbred mean?

noun

  1. An inbred individual.

    “Since you all marry your cousins I bet you're a bunch of inbreds.”

adjective

  1. Bred within; innate.
  2. Having an ancestry characterized by inbreeding.

verb

  1. To breed or reproduce with those that are related.
  2. To breed with those that share common traits or qualities.

Synonyms

inbornindigenous

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Words that rhyme with inbred

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dreadleadheaddeadtreadbloodshedaforesaidembedgodheadthreadshedread

Related words

inbornnaturalconnaturalnativeinterbredconsanguineousno-goodtrue-bred

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inbred"?▾

"Inbred" has 2 syllables: inbr · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "inbred"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inbred" is /ˈɪnˌbɹɛd/.

What does "inbred" mean?▾

Inbred: An inbred individual.

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