How to pronounce imagines
Say it like im-AJ-unz. Imagines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AJ).
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- im
- AJ
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imagines pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- AJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of imagines
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: ih-MAY-jih-neez.
What does imagines mean?
- plural of imago How to pronounce imago
- third-person singular simple present indicative of imagine How to pronounce imagine
- plural of imagine How to pronounce imagine
Where does imagines come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin imāginēs.
Questions about saying imagines
How do you pronounce imagines?
Say im-AJ-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈmædʒənz/. In British English it is /ɪˈmeɪdʒɪniːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imagines?
Imagines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AJ). Broken into parts: im · AJ · unz.
Is imagines pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ɪˈmeɪdʒɪniːz/ (ih-MAY-jih-neez).