How to Pronounce Imprecise

To pronounce "imprecise", say IMPR-ec-is-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪmpɹɪˈsaɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɪmpɹɪˈsaɪs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “imprecise”

"imprecise" has 4 syllables: impr-ec-is-e. It rhymes with concise and nice, if that helps it stick.

What does imprecise mean?

adjective

Not precise or exact; containing some error or uncertainty

Antonyms

precise

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Words that rhyme with imprecise

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concise nice vice devise precise entice advice paradise sacrifice device suffice ice

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "imprecise"?▾

"Imprecise" has 4 syllables: impr · ec · is · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "imprecise"?▾

The IPA transcription of "imprecise" is /ɪmpɹɪˈsaɪs/.

What does "imprecise" mean?▾

Imprecise: Not precise or exact; containing some error or uncertainty

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