How to pronounce immaturity
Say it like im-uh-CHUUR-ih-tee. Immaturity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHUUR).
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- im
- uh
- CHUUR
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immaturity 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.
- CHUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of immaturity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: im-uh-CHUUR-ih-tee.
What does immaturity mean?
- Youth; the condition of being immature or not fully grown“emotional immaturity”
Where does immaturity come from?
Borrowed from Latin immātūritātem.
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Words that rhyme with immaturity
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Questions about saying immaturity
How do you pronounce immaturity?
Say im-uh-CHUUR-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪməˈtʃʊrɪti/. In British English it is /ˌɪməˈtʃʊrɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immaturity?
Immaturity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHUUR). Broken into parts: im · uh · CHUUR · ih · tee.
Is immaturity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɪməˈtʃʊrɪti/ (im-uh-CHUUR-ih-tee).