How to pronounce impersonators
Say it like im-PUR-suh-nay-terz. Impersonators has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR).
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- im
- PUR
- suh
- nay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impersonators 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of impersonators
- 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-tuz.
What does impersonators mean?
- plural of impersonator How to pronounce impersonator
Questions about saying impersonators
How do you pronounce impersonators?
Say im-PUR-suh-nay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɝsəˌneɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpɜːsəˌneɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impersonators?
Impersonators has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR). Broken into parts: im · PUR · suh · nay · terz.
Is impersonators 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 /ˌɪmˈpɜːsəˌneɪtəz/ (im-PUR-suh-nay-tuz).