How to pronounce immaculate
Say it like im-AK-yoo-lit. Immaculate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK).
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- im
- AK
- yoo
- lit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immaculate 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.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- litKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of immaculate
American and British speakers say immaculate in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈmækjulɪt/ in the US and /ɪˈmækjʊlət/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-MAK-yuu-lut.
What does immaculate mean?
- Having no blemish or stain; absolutely clean and tidy.
- Containing no mistakes; free from fault.
- Of a book, manuscript, etc.: having no textual errors.
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Questions about saying immaculate
How do you pronounce immaculate?
Say im-AK-yoo-lit. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈmækjulɪt/. In British English it is /ɪˈmækjʊlət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immaculate?
Immaculate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK). Broken into parts: im · AK · yoo · lit.
Do Americans and Brits say immaculate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈmækjulɪt/ and the British form is /ɪˈmækjʊlət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.