How to pronounce imprimantur
Say it like im-prih-MAN-toor. Imprimantur has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAN).
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- im
- prih
- MAN
- toor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imprimantur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- toorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of imprimantur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-prih-MAN-toor.
What does imprimantur mean?
- plural of imprimatur How to pronounce imprimatur
Where does imprimantur come from?
From Latin imprimantur (“let them be printed”), third-person plural present subjunctive passive form of imprimere (“to print”).
Questions about saying imprimantur
How do you pronounce imprimantur?
Say im-prih-MAN-toor. The American pronunciation is /ɪmprɪˈmæntʊr/. In British English it is /ɪmprɪˈmæntʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imprimantur?
Imprimantur has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAN). Broken into parts: im · prih · MAN · toor.
Is imprimantur pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪmprɪˈmæntʊə/ (im-prih-MAN-toor).