To pronounce "imprisoned", say IMPR-is-on-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪmˈpɹɪzənd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
imprisoned
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/ɪmˈpɹɪzənd/
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"imprisoned" has 4 syllables: impr-is-on-ed. It rhymes with prisoned, if that helps it stick.
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"Imprisoned" has 4 syllables: impr · is · on · ed.
The IPA transcription of "imprisoned" is /ɪmˈpɹɪzənd/.
Imprisoned: To put in or as if in prison; confine.
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