How to pronounce immerse
Say it like ih-MURS. Immerse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MURS).
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- ih
- MURS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immerse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MURSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of immerse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-MURS.
What does immerse mean?
- To place within a fluid (generally a liquid, but also a gas).“Archimedes determined the volume of objects by immersing them in water.”
- To involve or engage deeply.“The sculptor immersed himself in anatomic studies.”
- To map into an immersion.
Where does immerse come from?
Borrowed from Latin immersus, from immergō, from in + mergō.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with immerse
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Questions about saying immerse
How do you pronounce immerse?
Say ih-MURS. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈmɝs/. In British English it is /ɪˈmɜːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immerse?
Immerse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MURS). Broken into parts: ih · MURS.
Is immerse 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 /ɪˈmɜːs/ (ih-MURS).