How to pronounce impropriety
Say it like im-pruh-PRY-uh-tee. Impropriety has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRY).
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- im
- pruh
- PRY
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impropriety 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of impropriety
- 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-tee.
What does impropriety mean?
- The condition of being improper.
- An improper act.
- Improper language.
Where does impropriety come from?
From French impropriété, from Latin improprietās.
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Words that rhyme with impropriety
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Questions about saying impropriety
How do you pronounce impropriety?
Say im-pruh-PRY-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/. In British English it is /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impropriety?
Impropriety has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRY). Broken into parts: im · pruh · PRY · uh · tee.
Is impropriety 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 /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/ (im-pruh-PRY-uh-tee).