How to pronounce impromptus
Say it like im-PROMP-tyooz. Impromptus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROMP).
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- im
- PROMP
- tyooz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impromptus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PROMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tyoozKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of impromptus
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: im-PROMP-tyooz.
What does impromptus mean?
- plural of impromptu How to pronounce impromptu
- third-person singular simple present indicative of impromptu How to pronounce impromptu
Questions about saying impromptus
How do you pronounce impromptus?
Say im-PROMP-tyooz. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈprɑmptjuz/. In British English it is /ɪmˈprɒmptjuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impromptus?
Impromptus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROMP). Broken into parts: im · PROMP · tyooz.
Is impromptus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪmˈprɒmptjuːz/ (im-PROMP-tyooz).