How to pronounce immanence
Say it like IM-uh-nuns. Immanence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM).
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- IM
- uh
- nuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immanence 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of immanence
American and British speakers say immanence in essentially the same way: /ˈɪmənəns/ in the US and /ˈɪmənəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: IM-uh-nuns.
What does immanence mean?
- The state of being immanent; inherency.
- The state of dwelling within and not extending beyond a given domain.
- The concept of the presence of deity in and throughout the real world; the idea that God is everywhere and in everything. Contrast transcendence.
Where does immanence come from?
Borrowed from French immanence.
Questions about saying immanence
How do you pronounce immanence?
Say IM-uh-nuns. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪmənəns/. In British English it is /ˈɪmənəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immanence?
Immanence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM). Broken into parts: IM · uh · nuns.
Do Americans and Brits say immanence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪmənəns/ and the British form is /ˈɪmənəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.