How to pronounce imprinted
Say it like im-PRIN-tid. Imprinted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRIN).
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- im
- PRIN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imprinted 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.
- PRINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of imprinted
American and British speakers say imprinted in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈprɪntɪd/ in the US and /ɪmˈprɪntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PRIN-tid.
What does imprinted mean?
- simple past and past participle of imprint How to pronounce imprint
- Stamped or impressed.
- Produced by or exhibiting imprinting; showing distinction by its origin from the paternal or maternal genome.
Where does imprinted come from?
From imprint + -ed.
Questions about saying imprinted
How do you pronounce imprinted?
Say im-PRIN-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈprɪntɪd/. In British English it is /ɪmˈprɪntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imprinted?
Imprinted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRIN). Broken into parts: im · PRIN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say imprinted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈprɪntɪd/ and the British form is /ɪmˈprɪntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.