How to pronounce impregnation
Say it like im-PREG-nay-shun. Impregnation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREG).
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- im
- PREG
- nay
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impregnation 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impregnation
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
British respelling: im-preg-NAY-shun.
What does impregnation mean?
- The act of making pregnant; fertilization.
- The fact or process of imbuing or saturating with something; diffusion of some element, idea etc. through a medium or substance.
- That with which anything is impregnated.
Where does impregnation come from?
From Middle English impregnacioun, from Old French impregnacion, in turn from Late Latin impregnatio.
Questions about saying impregnation
How do you pronounce impregnation?
Say im-PREG-nay-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈprɛɡˌneɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɪmprɛɡˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impregnation?
Impregnation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREG). Broken into parts: im · PREG · nay · shun.
Is impregnation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ɪmprɛɡˈneɪʃən/ (im-preg-NAY-shun).