How to Pronounce "imbecility"
word
ˌɪmbəˈsɪləti
im-buh-SIL-uh-tee
ɪmbɪsˈɪlɪti
im-bis-IL-i-tee
Definition
Imbecility is extremely foolish or stupid behavior, or the quality of lacking intelligence. It can also refer, more rarely, to a mental deficiency.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪmbəˈsɪləti
British English
ɪmbɪsˈɪlɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-buh-SIL-uh-tee
UK
im-bis-IL-i-tee
Listen in Context
His imbecility shocked everyone in the meeting.
Such imbecility cannot be tolerated.
He apologized for his imbecility during the discussion.
Honestly, the plan's imbecility was obvious from the start.