How to pronounce importer
Say it like im-POR-ter. Importer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR).
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- im
- POR
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Importer 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of importer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-PAW-tuh.
What does importer mean?
- One who, or that which, imports: especially a person or company importing goods into a country.“India is the world's biggest importer of gold.”
Where does importer come from?
From import + -er.
Words that rhyme with importer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of importer.
Questions about saying importer
How do you pronounce importer?
Say im-POR-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɔrtɚ/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpɔːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in importer?
Importer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR). Broken into parts: im · POR · ter.
Is importer 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 /ˌɪmˈpɔːtə/ (im-PAW-tuh).