How to pronounce impregnated
Say it like im-PREG-nay-tud. Impregnated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREG).
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- im
- PREG
- nay
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impregnated 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.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impregnated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: im-PREG-nay-tud.
What does impregnated mean?
- past participle of impregnate How to pronounce impregnate
Questions about saying impregnated
How do you pronounce impregnated?
Say im-PREG-nay-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈprɛɡˌneɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈprɛɡˌneɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impregnated?
Impregnated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREG). Broken into parts: im · PREG · nay · tud.
Is impregnated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɪmˈprɛɡˌneɪtəd/ (im-PREG-nay-tud).