How to Pronounce "inbred"
word
ˈɪnˌbɹɛd
IN-bred
ˈɪnbɹɛd
IN-bred
Definition
Describes an animal, plant, or sometimes a group that has been produced by breeding closely related individuals, often leading to reduced genetic diversity and potential health or quality problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪnˌbɹɛd
British English
ˈɪnbɹɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-bred
UK
IN-bred
Listen in Context
The farm avoided using inbred animals to keep the herd healthy.
Inbred plants often have weaker resistance to disease.
Scientists study how being inbred affects animals’ growth.
Over generations, the dogs became highly inbred, leading to health problems.