How to pronounce imperiled
Say it like im-PER-uld. Imperiled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER).
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US American/ˌɪmˈpɛrəld/im-PER-uld
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- im
- PER
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imperiled 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.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does imperiled mean?
adjective
- at risk of becoming extinct“The wildlife management plan was focused on helping the reproductive needs of imperiled species.”
- simple past and past participle of imperil How to pronounce imperil
Where does imperiled come from?
From imperil + -ed.
Words that rhyme with imperiled
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Questions about saying imperiled
How do you pronounce imperiled?
Say im-PER-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɛrəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imperiled?
Imperiled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER). Broken into parts: im · PER · uld.