How to pronounce impregnate
Say it like im-PREG-nayt. Impregnate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREG).
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- im
- PREG
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impregnate 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.
- PREGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of impregnate
American and British speakers say impregnate in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈprɛɡˌneɪt/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈprɛɡˌneɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PREG-nayt.
What does impregnate mean?
- To cause to become pregnant.“I was impregnated at a clinic but don't know who the sperm donor is.”
- To fertilize.
- To saturate, or infuse.
Where does impregnate come from?
The adjective is first attested in 1540, the verb in 1605; borrowed from Medieval Latin impraegnātus, perfect passive participle of Latin impraegnō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
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Questions about saying impregnate
How do you pronounce impregnate?
Say im-PREG-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈprɛɡˌneɪt/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈprɛɡˌneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impregnate?
Impregnate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREG). Broken into parts: im · PREG · nayt.
Do Americans and Brits say impregnate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈprɛɡˌneɪt/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈprɛɡˌneɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.