How to Pronounce Ingrained

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

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Syllables

9

Letters

INGR-ain-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “ingrained”

"ingrained" has 3 syllables: ingr-ain-ed. It rhymes with restrained and constrained, if that helps it stick.

What does ingrained mean?

verb

  1. To dye with a fast or lasting colour.
  2. To make (something) deeply part of something else.

    “The dirt was deeply ingrained in the carpet.”

adjective

  1. Being an element; present in the essence of a thing
  2. Fixed, established

Synonyms

breed in the boneembedinfixinstillradicatebred-in-the-boneradicatedinherent

Words that rhyme with ingrained

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

restrainedconstrainedstrainedascertainedunrestrainedordainedexplainedobtaineddrainedattainedunconstrainedfeigned

Related words

establisheddeep-rooteddeep-seatedimplantedplantedinherentwell-establishedpervasive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ingrained"?▾

"Ingrained" has 3 syllables: ingr · ain · ed.

What does "ingrained" mean?▾

Ingrained: To dye with a fast or lasting colour.

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