How to pronounce imprisoned
Say it like im-PRIZ-und. Imprisoned has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRIZ).
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- im
- PRIZ
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imprisoned 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.
- PRIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of imprisoned
American and British speakers say imprisoned in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PRIZ-und.
What does imprisoned mean?
- being in captivity
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Words that rhyme with imprisoned
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Questions about saying imprisoned
How do you pronounce imprisoned?
Say im-PRIZ-und. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imprisoned?
Imprisoned has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRIZ). Broken into parts: im · PRIZ · und.
Do Americans and Brits say imprisoned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.