How to pronounce imperceptibly
Say it like im-per-SEP-tih-blee. Imperceptibly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP).
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- im
- per
- SEP
- tih
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imperceptibly 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of imperceptibly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-puh-SEP-tih-blee.
What does imperceptibly mean?
- Not noticeably; such that it cannot be detected, through being too small or too fast, etc.“No one noticed that he had moved imperceptibly backwards.”
Where does imperceptibly come from?
From imperceptible + -ly.
Questions about saying imperceptibly
How do you pronounce imperceptibly?
Say im-per-SEP-tih-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmpɚˈsɛptɪbli/. In British English it is /ˌɪmpəˈsɛptɪbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imperceptibly?
Imperceptibly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP). Broken into parts: im · per · SEP · tih · blee.
Is imperceptibly 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 /ˌɪmpəˈsɛptɪbli/ (im-puh-SEP-tih-blee).