How to pronounce impersonated
Say it like im-PUR-suh-nay-tid. Impersonated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR).
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- im
- PUR
- suh
- nay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impersonated 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.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of impersonated
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: im-PUR-suh-nay-tid.
What does impersonated mean?
- simple past and past participle of impersonate How to pronounce impersonate
Questions about saying impersonated
How do you pronounce impersonated?
Say im-PUR-suh-nay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɝsəˌneɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpɜːsəˌneɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impersonated?
Impersonated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR). Broken into parts: im · PUR · suh · nay · tid.
Is impersonated 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 /ˌɪmˈpɜːsəˌneɪtɪd/ (im-PUR-suh-nay-tid).