How to pronounce imparting
Say it like im-PAR-ting. Imparting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAR).
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- im
- PAR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imparting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of imparting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-PAH-ting.
What does imparting mean?
- present participle and gerund of impart How to pronounce impart
- communication (a giving or sharing of information etc)
- distribution (a sharing or division of something)
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with imparting
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Questions about saying imparting
How do you pronounce imparting?
Say im-PAR-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɑrtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpɑːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imparting?
Imparting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAR). Broken into parts: im · PAR · ting.
Is imparting 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 /ˌɪmˈpɑːtɪŋ/ (im-PAH-ting).