How to pronounce imagery
Say it like IM-uj-ree. Imagery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM).
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- IM
- uj
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imagery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of imagery
American and British speakers say imagery in essentially the same way: /ˈɪmədʒri/ in the US and /ˈɪmɪdʒri/ in the UK.
British respelling: IM-ij-ree.
What does imagery mean?
- the ability to form mental images of things or events“he could still hear her in his imagination”
Where does imagery come from?
From Middle English ymagerie, from Middle French imagerie; equivalent to image + -ry.
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Questions about saying imagery
How do you pronounce imagery?
Say IM-uj-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪmədʒri/. In British English it is /ˈɪmɪdʒri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imagery?
Imagery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM). Broken into parts: IM · uj · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say imagery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪmədʒri/ and the British form is /ˈɪmɪdʒri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.