How to pronounce imperially
Say it like im-PEE-uh-ree-uh-lee. Imperially has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE).
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- im
- PEE
- uh
- ree
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imperially 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.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep 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 imperially
American and British speakers say imperially in essentially the same way: /ɪmˈpiəriəli/ in the US and /ɪmˈpiːəriəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PEE-uh-ree-uh-lee.
What does imperially mean?
- In an imperial manner.
- From an imperial standpoint; with due regard to the whole of an empire, and not only to its metropole.
Where does imperially come from?
From imperial + -ly.
Questions about saying imperially
How do you pronounce imperially?
Say im-PEE-uh-ree-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈpiəriəli/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpiːəriəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imperially?
Imperially has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE). Broken into parts: im · PEE · uh · ree · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say imperially the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˈpiəriəli/ and the British form is /ɪmˈpiːəriəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.