How to pronounce impenitent
Say it like im-PEN-uh-tunt. Impenitent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN).
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- im
- PEN
- uh
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impenitent 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.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impenitent
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: im-PEN-ih-tunt.
What does impenitent mean?
- Not penitent; specifically (Christianity), not repenting of one's sins; unrepentant.
- One who is not penitent.
Where does impenitent come from?
The noun is derived from the adjective.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying impenitent
How do you pronounce impenitent?
Say im-PEN-uh-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈpɛnətənt/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpɛnɪtənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impenitent?
Impenitent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN). Broken into parts: im · PEN · uh · tunt.
Is impenitent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪmˈpɛnɪtənt/ (im-PEN-ih-tunt).