How to pronounce impolitely
Say it like im-puh-LYTE-lee. Impolitely has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYTE).
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- im
- puh
- LYTE
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impolitely 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of impolitely
American and British speakers say impolitely in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmpəˈlaɪtli/ in the US and /ˌɪmpəˈlaɪtli/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-puh-LYTE-lee.
What does impolitely mean?
- In an impolite manner; uncivilly; rudely.
Where does impolitely come from?
From impolite + -ly.
Words that rhyme with impolitely
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of impolitely.
Questions about saying impolitely
How do you pronounce impolitely?
Say im-puh-LYTE-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmpəˈlaɪtli/. In British English it is /ˌɪmpəˈlaɪtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impolitely?
Impolitely has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYTE). Broken into parts: im · puh · LYTE · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say impolitely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmpəˈlaɪtli/ and the British form is /ˌɪmpəˈlaɪtli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.