How to pronounce immortal
Say it like im-OR-tul. Immortal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR).
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- im
- OR
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immortal 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.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of immortal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-MAW-tul.
What does immortal mean?
- not subject to death
- a person (such as an author) of enduring fame“Shakespeare is one of the immortals”
- any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
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Words that rhyme with immortal
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Questions about saying immortal
How do you pronounce immortal?
Say im-OR-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈmɔrtəl/. In British English it is /ɪˈmɔːtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immortal?
Immortal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR). Broken into parts: im · OR · tul.
Is immortal 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 /ɪˈmɔːtəl/ (ih-MAW-tul).