How to pronounce immersed
Say it like im-URST. Immersed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (URST).
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- im
- URST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immersed 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.
- URSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of immersed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-URST.
What does immersed mean?
- Under the surface of a liquid; sunk.
- Deeply involved.
- Lowered or sunken relative to a reference surface.“Sori in the axils of lamina branches, partly immersed; involucre bell- or trumpet-shaped, or obconical, usually 2-lipped; receptacle generally exserted.”
- simple past and past participle of immerse How to pronounce immerse
Words that rhyme with immersed
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Questions about saying immersed
How do you pronounce immersed?
Say im-URST. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈmɝst/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈmɜːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immersed?
Immersed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (URST). Broken into parts: im · URST.
Is immersed 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 /ˌɪˈmɜːst/ (im-URST).