How to pronounce imprinting
Say it like im-PRIN-ting. Imprinting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRIN).
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- im
- PRIN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imprinting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of imprinting
American and British speakers say imprinting in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈprɪntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈprɪntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PRIN-ting.
What does imprinting mean?
- Any kind of phase-sensitive learning (learning occurring at a particular age or a particular life stage) that is rapid and apparently independent of the consequences of behavior.
- present participle and gerund of imprint How to pronounce imprint
Words that rhyme with imprinting
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Questions about saying imprinting
How do you pronounce imprinting?
Say im-PRIN-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈprɪntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈprɪntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imprinting?
Imprinting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRIN). Broken into parts: im · PRIN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say imprinting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈprɪntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈprɪntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.