How to pronounce impersonation
Say it like im-per-suh-NAY-shun. Impersonation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY).
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- im
- per
- suh
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impersonation 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impersonation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-puh-suh-NAY-shun.
What does impersonation mean?
- the act of impersonating
Where does impersonation come from?
From im- + person + -ation or impersonate + -ion.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with impersonation
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Questions about saying impersonation
How do you pronounce impersonation?
Say im-per-suh-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmpɚsəˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪmpəsəˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impersonation?
Impersonation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY). Broken into parts: im · per · suh · NAY · shun.
Is impersonation 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 /ˌɪmpəsəˈneɪʃən/ (im-puh-suh-NAY-shun).