How to pronounce imitates
Say it like IM-uh-tayts. Imitates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM).
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- IM
- uh
- tayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imitates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- taytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of imitates
American and British speakers say imitates in essentially the same way: /ˈɪməˌteɪts/ in the US and /ˈɪməˌteɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: IM-uh-tayts.
What does imitates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of imitate How to pronounce imitate
Questions about saying imitates
How do you pronounce imitates?
Say IM-uh-tayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪməˌteɪts/. In British English it is /ˈɪməˌteɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imitates?
Imitates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM). Broken into parts: IM · uh · tayts.
Do Americans and Brits say imitates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪməˌteɪts/ and the British form is /ˈɪməˌteɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.