How to pronounce imping
Say it like IM-ping. Imping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce imping. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- IM
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of imping
American and British speakers say imping in essentially the same way: /ˈɪmpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɪmpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: IM-ping.
What does imping mean?
- The act or process of grafting or mending.
- A practice used on birds to fix important broken feathers.
- present participle and gerund of imp How to pronounce imp
Questions about saying imping
How do you pronounce imping?
Say IM-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪmpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɪmpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imping?
Imping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM). Broken into parts: IM · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say imping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪmpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɪmpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.