To pronounce "imprisoning", say IMPR-is-on-ing — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪmˈpɹɪzənɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
imprisoning
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/ɪmˈpɹɪzənɪŋ/
IPA
"imprisoning" has 4 syllables: impr-is-on-ing.
verb
"Imprisoning" has 4 syllables: impr · is · on · ing.
The IPA transcription of "imprisoning" is /ɪmˈpɹɪzənɪŋ/.
Imprisoning: To put in or as if in prison; confine.
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