How to pronounce immoral
Say it like im-OR-ul. Immoral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR).
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- im
- OR
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immoral 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.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of immoral
American and British speakers say immoral in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈmɔrəl/ in the US and /ɪˈmɒrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-MOR-ul.
What does immoral mean?
- Breaching principles of natural law, rectitude, or justice, and so inconsistent with the demands of virtue, purity, or "good morals"; not right, not moral. (Compare unethical, illegal.)
Where does immoral come from?
From im- + moral.
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Questions about saying immoral
How do you pronounce immoral?
Say im-OR-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈmɔrəl/. In British English it is /ɪˈmɒrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immoral?
Immoral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR). Broken into parts: im · OR · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say immoral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈmɔrəl/ and the British form is /ɪˈmɒrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.