How to pronounce imperil
Say it like im-PER-ul. Imperil has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER).
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US American/ˌɪmˈpɛrəl/im-PER-ul
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- im
- PER
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imperil 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.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does imperil mean?
verb
- To put into peril; to place in danger.
- To risk or hazard.
Where does imperil come from?
From im- + peril.
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Words that rhyme with imperil
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Questions about saying imperil
How do you pronounce imperil?
Say im-PER-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɛrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imperil?
Imperil has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER). Broken into parts: im · PER · ul.