How to Pronounce Inbreeding

To pronounce "inbreeding", say INBR-eed-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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INBR-eed-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “inbreeding”

"inbreeding" has 3 syllables: inbr-eed-ing. It rhymes with preceding and misleading, if that helps it stick.

What does inbreeding mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. Breeding between members of a relatively small population, especially one in which most members are related

    “Inbreeding can result in handicapped children.”

Synonyms

incest

Words that rhyme with inbreeding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

precedingmisleadingsucceedingpleadingleadingproceedingrecedingexceedingconcedingpreceedingfeedingspeeding

Related words

bloodselfingbiparentalconsanguinityinterbreedinglinebreedingoutbreedingincross

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inbreeding"?▾

"Inbreeding" has 3 syllables: inbr · eed · ing.

What does "inbreeding" mean?▾

Inbreeding: To breed or reproduce with those that are related.

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