How to pronounce imprisoning
Say it like im-PRIZ-uh-ning. Imprisoning has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRIZ).
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- im
- PRIZ
- uh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imprisoning 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of imprisoning
American and British speakers say imprisoning in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈprɪzənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈprɪzənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PRIZ-uh-ning.
What does imprisoning mean?
- present participle and gerund of imprison How to pronounce imprison
Questions about saying imprisoning
How do you pronounce imprisoning?
Say im-PRIZ-uh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈprɪzənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈprɪzənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imprisoning?
Imprisoning has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRIZ). Broken into parts: im · PRIZ · uh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say imprisoning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈprɪzənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈprɪzənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.