How to pronounce impart
Say it like im-PART. Impart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PART).
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- im
- PART
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impart pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PARTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of impart
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-PAHT.
What does impart mean?
- To give or bestow (e.g. a quality or property).“The sun imparts warmth.”
- To give a part or to share.
- To make known; to show (by speech, writing etc.).
Where does impart come from?
From Middle English imparten, borrowed from Middle French impartir, empartir, from Late Latin impartiō, impertiō, from im- (“in”) + Latin partiō (“divide”).
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Words that rhyme with impart
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Questions about saying impart
How do you pronounce impart?
Say im-PART. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɑrt/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpɑːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impart?
Impart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PART). Broken into parts: im · PART.
Is impart pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪmˈpɑːt/ (im-PAHT).