How do you pronounce "imbued"?

In American English: /ˌɪmˈbjuːd/ (im-BYOOD). In British English: /ɪmbjˈuːd/ (imby-OOD). In Canadian English: /ˌɪmˈbjuːd/ (im-BYOOD). In Australian English: /ɪmbjˈuːd/ (imby-OOD).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɪmˈbjuːd/ (im-BYOOD), while in British English it's /ɪmbjˈuːd/ (imby-OOD).

How to Pronounce "imbued"

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imbued

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/ˌɪmˈbjuːd/

im-BYOOD

Syllable Breakdown

ɪmim·bjuːdbued

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