How to pronounce impolite
Say it like im-puh-LYTE. Impolite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYTE).
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- im
- puh
- LYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impolite 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of impolite
American and British speakers say impolite in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmpəˈlaɪt/ in the US and /ˌɪmpəˈlaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-puh-LYTE.
What does impolite mean?
- Not polite; discourteous; not of polished manners; wanting in good manners.
Where does impolite come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin impolītus.
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Words that rhyme with impolite
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Questions about saying impolite
How do you pronounce impolite?
Say im-puh-LYTE. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmpəˈlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˌɪmpəˈlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impolite?
Impolite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYTE). Broken into parts: im · puh · LYTE.
Do Americans and Brits say impolite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmpəˈlaɪt/ and the British form is /ˌɪmpəˈlaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.