How to pronounce importation
Say it like im-por-TAY-shun. Importation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- im
- por
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Importation 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.
- porKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of importation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-paw-TAY-shun.
What does importation mean?
- The act or an instance of importing.
- The act or an instance of carrying or conveying, especially into some system, place, area or country.
- That which is imported; commodities or wares introduced into a country from abroad.
Where does importation come from?
From import + -ation.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with importation
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Questions about saying importation
How do you pronounce importation?
Say im-por-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmpɔrˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪmpɔːˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in importation?
Importation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: im · por · TAY · shun.
Is importation 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 /ˌɪmpɔːˈteɪʃən/ (im-paw-TAY-shun).