How to pronounce impermissible
Say it like im-per-MIS-ih-bul. Impermissible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIS).
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- im
- per
- MIS
- ih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impermissible 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impermissible
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-puh-MIS-ih-bul.
What does impermissible mean?
- Not permissible; not to be permitted or allowed.
Where does impermissible come from?
From im- + permissible.
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Words that rhyme with impermissible
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Questions about saying impermissible
How do you pronounce impermissible?
Say im-per-MIS-ih-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmpɚˈmɪsɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪmpəˈmɪsɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impermissible?
Impermissible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIS). Broken into parts: im · per · MIS · ih · bul.
Is impermissible pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪmpəˈmɪsɪbəl/ (im-puh-MIS-ih-bul).