How to pronounce impriming
Say it like im-PRY-ming. Impriming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRY).
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- im
- PRY
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impriming 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.
- PRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of impriming
American and British speakers say impriming in essentially the same way: /ɪmˈpraɪmɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪmˈpraɪmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PRY-ming.
What does impriming mean?
- present participle and gerund of imprime
Where does impriming come from?
From im- + prime + -ing.
Words that rhyme with impriming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of impriming.
Questions about saying impriming
How do you pronounce impriming?
Say im-PRY-ming. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈpraɪmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpraɪmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impriming?
Impriming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRY). Broken into parts: im · PRY · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say impriming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˈpraɪmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪmˈpraɪmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.