How to pronounce impersonating
Say it like im-PUR-suh-nay-ting. Impersonating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR).
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- im
- PUR
- suh
- nay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impersonating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of impersonating
- 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-ting.
What does impersonating mean?
- present participle and gerund of impersonate How to pronounce impersonate
Questions about saying impersonating
How do you pronounce impersonating?
Say im-PUR-suh-nay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɝsəˌneɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpɜːsəˌneɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impersonating?
Impersonating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR). Broken into parts: im · PUR · suh · nay · ting.
Is impersonating 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 /ˌɪmˈpɜːsəˌneɪtɪŋ/ (im-PUR-suh-nay-ting).