How to pronounce imputation
Say it like im-pyuu-TAY-shun. Imputation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- im
- pyuu
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imputation 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.
- pyuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of imputation
American and British speakers say imputation in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmpjʊˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɪmpjʊˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-pyuu-TAY-shun.
What does imputation mean?
- The act of imputing or charging; attribution; ascription.
- That which has been imputed or charged.
- Charge or attribution of evil; censure; reproach; insinuation.
Where does imputation come from?
From Middle French imputation, from Latin imputatio.
Words that rhyme with imputation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of imputation.
Questions about saying imputation
How do you pronounce imputation?
Say im-pyuu-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmpjʊˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪmpjʊˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imputation?
Imputation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: im · pyuu · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say imputation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmpjʊˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɪmpjʊˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.