How to pronounce importers
Say it like im-POR-terz. Importers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR).
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- im
- POR
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Importers 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of importers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-PAW-tuz.
What does importers mean?
- plural of importer How to pronounce importer
Words that rhyme with importers
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Questions about saying importers
How do you pronounce importers?
Say im-POR-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɔrtɚz/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpɔːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in importers?
Importers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR). Broken into parts: im · POR · terz.
Is importers 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 /ˌɪmˈpɔːtəz/ (im-PAW-tuz).