How to pronounce impregnating
Say it like im-PREG-nay-ting. Impregnating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREG).
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- im
- PREG
- nay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impregnating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of impregnating
- 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-ting.
What does impregnating mean?
- present participle and gerund of impregnate How to pronounce impregnate
Questions about saying impregnating
How do you pronounce impregnating?
Say im-PREG-nay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈprɛɡˌneɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈprɛɡˌneɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impregnating?
Impregnating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREG). Broken into parts: im · PREG · nay · ting.
Is impregnating 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 /ˌɪmˈprɛɡˌneɪtɪŋ/ (im-PREG-nay-ting).