How to pronounce impious
Say it like im-PY-us. Impious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PY).
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- im
- PY
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impious 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.
- PYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impious
American and British speakers say impious in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈpaɪəs/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈpaɪəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PY-us.
What does impious mean?
- Not pious.
- Lacking reverence or respect, especially towards a god.
Where does impious come from?
From Latin impius.
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Questions about saying impious
How do you pronounce impious?
Say im-PY-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpaɪəs/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpaɪəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impious?
Impious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PY). Broken into parts: im · PY · us.
Do Americans and Brits say impious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈpaɪəs/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈpaɪəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.