How to pronounce imperium
Say it like im-PIR-ee-um. Imperium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIR).
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- im
- PIR
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imperium 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.
- PIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of imperium
American and British speakers say imperium in essentially the same way: /ɪmˈpɪriəm/ in the US and /ɪmˈpɪəriəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PEER-ree-um.
What does imperium mean?
- Supreme power; dominion.
- The right to command the force of the state; sovereignty.
Where does imperium come from?
Borrowed from Latin imperium (“power, command”), from imperō (“command, order”), from im- (form of in) + parō (“prepare, arrange; intend”).
Words that rhyme with imperium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of imperium.
Questions about saying imperium
How do you pronounce imperium?
Say im-PIR-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈpɪriəm/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpɪəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imperium?
Imperium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIR). Broken into parts: im · PIR · ee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say imperium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˈpɪriəm/ and the British form is /ɪmˈpɪəriəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.