How to pronounce imported
Say it like im-POR-tid. Imported has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR).
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- im
- POR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imported 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.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of imported
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-PAW-tid.
What does imported mean?
- used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source“imported wines”
Words that rhyme with imported
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of imported.
Questions about saying imported
How do you pronounce imported?
Say im-POR-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɔrtɪd/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpɔːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imported?
Imported has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR). Broken into parts: im · POR · tid.
Is imported 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 /ɪmˈpɔːtɪd/ (im-PAW-tid).