How to pronounce impersonator
Say it like im-PUR-suh-nay-ter. Impersonator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR).
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- im
- PUR
- suh
- nay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impersonator 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.
- nayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of impersonator
- 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-tuh.
What does impersonator mean?
- One who fraudulently impersonates another person.
- An entertainer whose act is based upon performing impressions of others.
Where does impersonator come from?
From impersonate + -or.
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Questions about saying impersonator
How do you pronounce impersonator?
Say im-PUR-suh-nay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɝsəneɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpɜːsəneɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impersonator?
Impersonator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR). Broken into parts: im · PUR · suh · nay · ter.
Is impersonator 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 /ˌɪmˈpɜːsəneɪtə/ (im-PUR-suh-nay-tuh).