How to Pronounce Inebriated

To pronounce "inebriated", say IN-ebr-iat-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪˈniː.bɹi.eɪ.tɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɪˈniː.bɹi.eɪ.tɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inebriated”

"inebriated" has 4 syllables: in-ebr-iat-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does inebriated mean?

verb

  1. To cause to be drunk; to intoxicate.
  2. To disorder the senses of; to exhilarate, elate or stupefy as if by spirituous drink.

adjective

  1. Behaving as though affected by alcohol including exhilaration, and a dumbed or stupefied manner.

Synonyms

intoxicatedrunkintoxicated

Words that rhyme with inebriated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

drunkentipsysquiffyintoxicatedblottosouseddrunksloshed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inebriated"?▾

"Inebriated" has 4 syllables: in · ebr · iat · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "inebriated"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inebriated" is /ɪˈniː.bɹi.eɪ.tɪd/.

What does "inebriated" mean?▾

Inebriated: To cause to be drunk; to intoxicate.

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