How to pronounce imprudent
Say it like im-PROO-dunt. Imprudent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROO).
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- im
- PROO
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imprudent 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.
- PROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of imprudent
American and British speakers say imprudent in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈprudənt/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈpruːdənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PROO-dunt.
What does imprudent mean?
- Not prudent; lacking prudence or discretion; indiscreet; injudicious; not paying attention to the consequences of one's actions.
Where does imprudent come from?
From Middle French imprudent, from Latin imprūdens (“not foreseeing, ignorant”), prefix im- (“not”) + prūdens (“foreseeing, skilled, judicious”).
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Words that rhyme with imprudent
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Questions about saying imprudent
How do you pronounce imprudent?
Say im-PROO-dunt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈprudənt/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpruːdənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imprudent?
Imprudent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROO). Broken into parts: im · PROO · dunt.
Do Americans and Brits say imprudent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈprudənt/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈpruːdənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.