How to pronounce immature
Say it like im-uh-TYOOR. Immature has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TYOOR).
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- im
- uh
- TYOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immature 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.
- TYOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of immature
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-uh-TYOOR.
What does immature mean?
- characteristic of a lack of maturity“immature behavior”
- (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth“young people”
- not fully developed or mature; not ripe“unripe fruit”“fried green tomatoes”
Where does immature come from?
From Middle French immature.
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Words that rhyme with immature
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Questions about saying immature
How do you pronounce immature?
Say im-uh-TYOOR. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪməˈtjʊr/. In British English it is /ˌɪməˈtjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immature?
Immature has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TYOOR). Broken into parts: im · uh · TYOOR.
Is immature pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪməˈtjʊə/ (im-uh-TYOOR).