How do you pronounce "imbedded"?

In American English: /ɪmˈbɛdɪd/ (im-BEHD-id). In British English: /ɪmbˈɛdɪd/ (imb-EHD-id). In Canadian English: /ɪmˈbɛdɪd/ (im-BEHD-id). In Australian English: /ɪmbˈɛdɪd/ (imb-EHD-id).

Is "imbedded" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɪmˈbɛdɪd/ (im-BEHD-id), while in British English it's /ɪmbˈɛdɪd/ (imb-EHD-id).

How to Pronounce "imbedded"

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imbedded

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/ɪmˈbɛdɪd/

im-BEHD-id

Syllable Breakdown

ɪmim·bɛdbed·ɪdded

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