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How to pronounce imputed

Say it like im-PYOO-tid. Imputed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYOO).

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US American/ˌɪmˈpjutɪd/im-PYOO-tid
UK British/ˌɪmˈpjuːtɪd/im-PYOO-tid
  • im
  • PYOO
  • tid
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Imputed pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  2. PYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
  3. tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of imputed

  • Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.

British respelling: im-PYOO-tid.

What does imputed mean?

verb
  1. simple past and past participle of impute How to pronounce impute
adjective
  1. Attributed, alleged, assigned, not necessarily proven or justified.

Words that rhyme with imputed

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Questions about saying imputed

How do you pronounce imputed?

Say im-PYOO-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpjutɪd/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpjuːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in imputed?

Imputed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYOO). Broken into parts: im · PYOO · tid.

Is imputed 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 /ˌɪmˈpjuːtɪd/ (im-PYOO-tid).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).