How to pronounce impermeable
Say it like im-PUR-mee-uh-bul. Impermeable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR).
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- im
- PUR
- mee
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impermeable 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.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- meeKeep 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impermeable
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-PUR-meer-bul.
What does impermeable mean?
- Impossible to permeate.
- Not allowing passage, especially of liquids; waterproof.
Where does impermeable come from?
Apparently from im- + permeable.
Questions about saying impermeable
How do you pronounce impermeable?
Say im-PUR-mee-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈpɝmiəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpɜːmɪəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impermeable?
Impermeable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR). Broken into parts: im · PUR · mee · uh · bul.
Is impermeable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ɪmˈpɜːmɪəbəl/ (im-PUR-meer-bul).