How to pronounce impunity
Say it like im-PYOO-nih-tee. Impunity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYOO).
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- im
- PYOO
- nih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impunity 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.
- PYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of impunity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: im-PYOO-nih-tee.
What does impunity mean?
- Exemption from punishment.
- Freedom from punishment or retribution; security from any reprisal or injurious consequences of an action, behavior etc.
Where does impunity come from?
From Middle French impunité, from Latin impunitas, from impunis (“without punishment”).
Words that rhyme with impunity
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Questions about saying impunity
How do you pronounce impunity?
Say im-PYOO-nih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpjunɪti/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpjuːnɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impunity?
Impunity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYOO). Broken into parts: im · PYOO · nih · tee.
Is impunity 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 /ˌɪmˈpjuːnɪti/ (im-PYOO-nih-tee).