How to pronounce importing
Say it like im-POR-ting. Importing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR).
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- im
- POR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Importing 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of importing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-PAW-ting.
What does importing mean?
- present participle and gerund of import How to pronounce import
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Words that rhyme with importing
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Questions about saying importing
How do you pronounce importing?
Say im-POR-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɔrtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpɔːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in importing?
Importing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR). Broken into parts: im · POR · ting.
Is importing 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 /ˌɪmˈpɔːtɪŋ/ (im-PAW-ting).