How to Pronounce "imbeciles"
word
ˈɪmbəsaɪɫz/, /ˈɪmbəsəɫz
IM-buh-sylez
ɪmbˈɛsaɪlz
im-BESS-ylez
Definition
'Imbeciles' is a strong insult used to refer to people considered very stupid or foolish. It is not polite and is mostly used in anger or frustration.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪmbəsaɪɫz/, /ˈɪmbəsəɫz
British English
ɪmbˈɛsaɪlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IM-buh-sylez
UK
im-BESS-ylez
Listen in Context
Stop acting like imbeciles and listen carefully.
He called his classmates imbeciles.
Only imbeciles would believe that story.
Honestly, sometimes my coworkers are total imbeciles.