How to pronounce impapyrated
Say it like im-puh-PY-ray-tud. Impapyrated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PY).
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- im
- puh
- PY
- ray
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impapyrated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- puhGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impapyrated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: im-puh-PY-ray-tud.
What does impapyrated mean?
- Written or recorded on or as if on papyrus.
Where does impapyrated come from?
From im- + papyrus + -ated.
Questions about saying impapyrated
How do you pronounce impapyrated?
Say im-puh-PY-ray-tud. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˌpəˈpaɪˌreɪtəd/. In British English it is /ɪmˌpəˈpaɪˌreɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impapyrated?
Impapyrated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PY). Broken into parts: im · puh · PY · ray · tud.
Is impapyrated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪmˌpəˈpaɪˌreɪtəd/ (im-puh-PY-ray-tud).