How to pronounce immaterial
Say it like im-uh-TIR-ee-ul. Immaterial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIR).
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- im
- uh
- TIR
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immaterial 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of immaterial
American and British speakers say immaterial in essentially the same way: /ˌɪməˈtɪriəl/ in the US and /ˌɪməˈtɪərɪəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-uh-TEER-rih-ul.
What does immaterial mean?
- Having no matter or substance; incorporeal.“Some believe that because ghosts are immaterial, they can pass through walls.”
- Of the nature of the soul or spirit; spiritual.
- Of no importance; inconsequential, insignificant, unimportant.
- A being or entity having no matter or substance.
- A thing which is abstract or intangible; (uncountable) chiefly preceded by the: things which are abstract or intangible considered collectively.
Where does immaterial come from?
The noun is derived from the adjective.
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Questions about saying immaterial
How do you pronounce immaterial?
Say im-uh-TIR-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪməˈtɪriəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪməˈtɪərɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immaterial?
Immaterial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIR). Broken into parts: im · uh · TIR · ee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say immaterial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪməˈtɪriəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪməˈtɪərɪəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.