How to pronounce imparisyllabic
Say it like im-par-ih-sih-LAB-ik. Imparisyllabic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LAB).
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- im
- par
- ih
- sih
- LAB
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imparisyllabic 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.
- parGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of imparisyllabic
American and British speakers say imparisyllabic in essentially the same way: /ɪmˌpærɪsɪˈlæbɪk/ in the US and /ɪmˌpærɪsɪˈlæbɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-par-ih-sih-LAB-ik.
What does imparisyllabic mean?
- Not having the same number of syllables in all its inflections (especially of Greek or Latin nouns); for example, the Latin word pars, which has the genitive form partis.
- An imparisyllabic noun.
Where does imparisyllabic come from?
From Latin impar (“unequal”) + syllabic.
Words that rhyme with imparisyllabic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of imparisyllabic.
Questions about saying imparisyllabic
How do you pronounce imparisyllabic?
Say im-par-ih-sih-LAB-ik. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˌpærɪsɪˈlæbɪk/. In British English it is /ɪmˌpærɪsɪˈlæbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imparisyllabic?
Imparisyllabic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LAB). Broken into parts: im · par · ih · sih · LAB · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say imparisyllabic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˌpærɪsɪˈlæbɪk/ and the British form is /ɪmˌpærɪsɪˈlæbɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.