How to Pronounce "impersonating"
word
/ˌɪmˈpɝsəˌneɪtɪŋ/
im-PUR-suh-nay-ting
/ɪmpˈɜːsənˌeɪtɪŋ/
im-PUR-suhn-ay-ting
Definition
Pretending to be another person, either for fun, as part of a performance, or to deceive others.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪmˈpɝsəˌneɪtɪŋ/
British English
/ɪmpˈɜːsənˌeɪtɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-PUR-suh-nay-ting
UK
im-PUR-suhn-ay-ting
Listen in Context
He was arrested for impersonating a police officer.
She is good at impersonating famous singers.
People laughed at the comedian impersonating the president.
Scammers are impersonating bank employees to steal information.