improperly
IM-PRO-per-lee
improperlee
/ˌɪmˈpɹɑpɝli/ · 4 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “improperly” is spelled “improperlee”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | i | m | p | r | o | p | er | l | ee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /ɪ/ | /m/ | /p/ | /ɹ/ | /ɑ/ | /p/ | /ɝ/ | /l/ | /i/ |
English writes “improperly” with
10 letters for 9 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“improperlee” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “improperly”
reallyonlyfamilyactuallyprobablyexactlycertainlyfinallyabsolutelycharlie
“improperly” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “improperly”?
“improperly” is pronounced IM-PRO-per-lee — IPA /ˌɪmˈpɹɑpɝli/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “improperlee”.
How many syllables are in “improperly”?
“improperly” has 4 syllables: IM-PRO-per-lee (the capitalized syllable is stressed).