How to pronounce immersive
Say it like ih-MUR-siv. Immersive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUR).
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- ih
- MUR
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immersive 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.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of immersive
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-MUR-siv.
What does immersive mean?
- Tending to immerse.
- Giving the impression of immersion.
- Using or relating to the immersion technique of language teaching.
Where does immersive come from?
From immerse + -ive.
Words that rhyme with immersive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of immersive.
Questions about saying immersive
How do you pronounce immersive?
Say ih-MUR-siv. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈmɝsɪv/. In British English it is /ɪˈmɜːsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immersive?
Immersive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUR). Broken into parts: ih · MUR · siv.
Is immersive 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 /ɪˈmɜːsɪv/ (ih-MUR-siv).