How to pronounce impartially
Say it like im-PAR-shuh-lee. Impartially has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAR).
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- im
- PAR
- shuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impartially 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of impartially
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-PAH-shuh-lee.
What does impartially mean?
- In an impartial manner; fairly.
Where does impartially come from?
From impartial + -ly.
Questions about saying impartially
How do you pronounce impartially?
Say im-PAR-shuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɑrʃəli/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpɑːʃəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impartially?
Impartially has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAR). Broken into parts: im · PAR · shuh · lee.
Is impartially 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 /ˌɪmˈpɑːʃəli/ (im-PAH-shuh-lee).