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