How to pronounce imprudently
Say it like im-PROO-dunt-lee. Imprudently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROO).
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- im
- PROO
- dunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imprudently 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of imprudently
American and British speakers say imprudently in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈprudəntli/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈpruːdəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PROO-dunt-lee.
What does imprudently mean?
- Without prudence; in an imprudent manner.“He imprudently invested all his savings into a shady scheme and lost.”
Where does imprudently come from?
From imprudent + -ly.
Questions about saying imprudently
How do you pronounce imprudently?
Say im-PROO-dunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈprudəntli/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpruːdəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imprudently?
Imprudently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROO). Broken into parts: im · PROO · dunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say imprudently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈprudəntli/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈpruːdəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.