How to Pronounce "impregnated"
word
ˌɪmˈpɹɛɡˌneɪtəd
im-PREG-nay-tid
ˈɪmpɹˌɛɡneɪtɪd
im-PREG-nay-tid
Definition
Describes something that has been filled or saturated with a substance, or a female who has become pregnant. Used in scientific, technical, and biological contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪmˈpɹɛɡˌneɪtəd
British English
ˈɪmpɹˌɛɡneɪtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-PREG-nay-tid
UK
im-PREG-nay-tid
Listen in Context
The scientist worked with impregnated paper to test the new chemical.
Some plastics are impregnated with color to make them brighter.
The queen bee was impregnated by drones in the spring.
The wood is impregnated with oil to protect it from water.