How to pronounce imminence
Say it like IM-uh-nuns. Imminence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM).
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- IM
- uh
- nuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imminence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of imminence
American and British speakers say imminence in essentially the same way: /ˈɪmənəns/ in the US and /ˈɪmənəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: IM-uh-nuns.
What does imminence mean?
- The state or condition of being about to happen; imminent quality.
Where does imminence come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin imminentia.
Questions about saying imminence
How do you pronounce imminence?
Say IM-uh-nuns. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪmənəns/. In British English it is /ˈɪmənəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imminence?
Imminence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM). Broken into parts: IM · uh · nuns.
Do Americans and Brits say imminence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪmənəns/ and the British form is /ˈɪmənəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.