How to Pronounce Impropriate

To pronounce "impropriate", say IMPR-opr-iat-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

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11

Letters

IMPR-opr-iat-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “impropriate”

"impropriate" has 4 syllables: impr-opr-iat-e.

What does impropriate mean?

verb

  1. To appropriate for private use.
  2. In ecclesiastical law, to place (ecclesiastical property) under control or management of a layperson.

adjective

  1. Of ecclesiastical property: placed under the control or management of a layperson.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "impropriate"?▾

"Impropriate" has 4 syllables: impr · opr · iat · e.

What does "impropriate" mean?▾

Impropriate: To appropriate for private use.

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