How to pronounce improprieties
Say it like im-pruh-PRY-uh-teez. Improprieties has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRY).
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- im
- pruh
- PRY
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Improprieties 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.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of improprieties
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: im-pruh-PRY-uh-teez.
What does improprieties mean?
- plural of impropriety How to pronounce impropriety
Questions about saying improprieties
How do you pronounce improprieties?
Say im-pruh-PRY-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪətiz/. In British English it is /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪətiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in improprieties?
Improprieties has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRY). Broken into parts: im · pruh · PRY · uh · teez.
Is improprieties pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪətiz/ (im-pruh-PRY-uh-teez).