How to pronounce implored
Say it like im-PLORD. Implored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLORD).
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- im
- PLORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Implored 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.
- PLORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of implored
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-PLAWD.
What does implored mean?
- simple past and past participle of implore How to pronounce implore
Words that rhyme with implored
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Questions about saying implored
How do you pronounce implored?
Say im-PLORD. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈplɔrd/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈplɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in implored?
Implored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLORD). Broken into parts: im · PLORD.
Is implored 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 /ˌɪmˈplɔːd/ (im-PLAWD).