How to pronounce impudent
Say it like IM-pyuh-dunt. Impudent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM).
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- IM
- pyuh
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impudent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impudent
American and British speakers say impudent in essentially the same way: /ˈɪmpjədənt/ in the US and /ˈɪmpjʊdənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: IM-pyuu-dunt.
What does impudent mean?
- Not showing due respect; bold-faced, impertinent.“The impudent children would not stop talking in class.”
Where does impudent come from?
From Middle English impudent, originally meaning immodest, shameless, from Latin impudēns (“shameless”), ultimately from in- + pudere (“to feel shame”).
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Questions about saying impudent
How do you pronounce impudent?
Say IM-pyuh-dunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪmpjədənt/. In British English it is /ˈɪmpjʊdənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impudent?
Impudent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM). Broken into parts: IM · pyuh · dunt.
Do Americans and Brits say impudent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪmpjədənt/ and the British form is /ˈɪmpjʊdənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.