How to Pronounce Imprimatur

To pronounce "imprimatur", say IMPR-im-at-ur — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪmˈpɹɪmətə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɪmˈpɹɪmətə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “imprimatur”

"imprimatur" has 4 syllables: impr-im-at-ur. It rhymes with totter and water, if that helps it stick.

What does imprimatur mean?

noun

  1. An official license to publish or print something, especially when censorship applies.
  2. (by extension) Any mark of official approval.

Synonyms

approvalauthorizationendorsement

Words that rhyme with imprimatur

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

totterwaterrottermaterdaughterbreakwaterslaughterplotterbackwaterblotterunderwaterfreshwater

Related words

sanctionendorsementwarrantcountenanceconcurrenceapprovalassentgo-ahead

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "imprimatur"?▾

"Imprimatur" has 4 syllables: impr · im · at · ur.

What is the IPA transcription of "imprimatur"?▾

The IPA transcription of "imprimatur" is /ɪmˈpɹɪmətə/.

What does "imprimatur" mean?▾

Imprimatur: An official license to publish or print something, especially when censorship applies.

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