How to pronounce impartial
Say it like im-PAR-shul. Impartial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAR).
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- im
- PAR
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impartial 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.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impartial
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-PAH-shul.
What does impartial mean?
- Treating all parties, rivals, or disputants equally; not partial; not biased.
Where does impartial come from?
Borrowed from Middle French impartial.
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Words that rhyme with impartial
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Questions about saying impartial
How do you pronounce impartial?
Say im-PAR-shul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɑrʃəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpɑːʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impartial?
Impartial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAR). Broken into parts: im · PAR · shul.
Is impartial 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 /ˌɪmˈpɑːʃəl/ (im-PAH-shul).