How to pronounce implore
Say it like im-PLOR. Implore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOR).
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- im
- PLOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Implore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PLORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of implore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-PLAW.
What does implore mean?
- To beg or plead for (something) earnestly or urgently; to beseech.
- To beg or plead that (someone) earnestly or urgently do something; to beseech, to entreat.
- Often followed by for (a thing) or of (a person): to express an earnest or urgent plea.
Where does implore come from?
The noun is derived from the verb.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with implore
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Questions about saying implore
How do you pronounce implore?
Say im-PLOR. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈploʊr/. In British English it is /ɪmˈplɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in implore?
Implore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOR). Broken into parts: im · PLOR.
Is implore 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 /ɪmˈplɔː/ (im-PLAW).