How to pronounce immortelle
Say it like ih-maw-TEL. Immortelle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEL).
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- ih
- maw
- TEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immortelle 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.
- mawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- TELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of immortelle
American and British speakers say immortelle in essentially the same way: /ɪmɔˈtɛl/ in the US and /ɪmɔːˈtɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-maw-TEL.
What does immortelle mean?
- Any of various papery flowers, often dried and used as decoration.
- Any of various trees of the genus Erythrina.
Where does immortelle come from?
Borrowed from French immortelle.
Words that rhyme with immortelle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of immortelle.
Questions about saying immortelle
How do you pronounce immortelle?
Say ih-maw-TEL. The American pronunciation is /ɪmɔˈtɛl/. In British English it is /ɪmɔːˈtɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immortelle?
Immortelle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEL). Broken into parts: ih · maw · TEL.
Do Americans and Brits say immortelle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmɔˈtɛl/ and the British form is /ɪmɔːˈtɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.