How to pronounce imprimis
Say it like im-PREE-mis. Imprimis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREE).
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- im
- PREE
- mis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imprimis 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.
- PREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- misKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of imprimis
American and British speakers say imprimis in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈprimɪs/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈpriːmɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PREE-mis.
What does imprimis mean?
- In the first place (used to introduce a list of items or considerations).
Where does imprimis come from?
Borrowed from Latin imprimis (“firstly”).
Questions about saying imprimis
How do you pronounce imprimis?
Say im-PREE-mis. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈprimɪs/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpriːmɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imprimis?
Imprimis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREE). Broken into parts: im · PREE · mis.
Do Americans and Brits say imprimis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈprimɪs/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈpriːmɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.