How to Pronounce "impersonate"
word
ˌɪmˈpɝsəˌneɪt
im-PUR-suh-nayt
ɪmpˈɜːsənˌeɪt
im-PUR-suhn-ayt
Definition
To pretend to be another person, often by copying how they look, act, or speak. It is commonly done for entertainment, fraud, or to trick someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪmˈpɝsəˌneɪt
British English
ɪmpˈɜːsənˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-PUR-suh-nayt
UK
im-PUR-suhn-ayt
Listen in Context
He likes to impersonate famous singers for fun.
The actor will impersonate a police officer in the movie.
It is illegal to impersonate someone online.
He does a hilarious job when he impersonates the boss in meetings.