Smart Definition
Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
imbuir
instill
Latin America
Simplified: eem-BWEER
IPA: im'bwiɾ
Spain
Simplified: eem-BWEER
IPA: im'bwiɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
im
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
buir
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • u like w in water
  • w sound similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth