How to Pronounce "imbibe"
word
ɪmˈbaɪb
im-BYB
ɪmbˈaɪb
im-BYB
Definition
To drink, especially alcohol. It can also mean to absorb or take in ideas or information.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪmˈbaɪb
British English
ɪmbˈaɪb
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-BYB
UK
im-BYB
Listen in Context
He will imbibe a glass of wine at dinner.
Plants imbibe water from the soil.
Children quickly imbibe new languages.
She loves to imbibe local culture when she travels.