How to pronounce imports
Say it like IM-ports. Imports has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM).
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- IM
- ports
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imports pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- portsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of imports
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IM-pawts.
Other ways to say imports
Imports also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- im-PORTS /ˌɪmˈpɔrts/
What does imports mean?
- plural of import How to pronounce import“This year's crop of imports will increase the trade deficit.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of import How to pronounce import“He imports Cuban cigars to the United States, which is illegal but profitable.”
Questions about saying imports
How do you pronounce imports?
Say IM-ports. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪmˌpɔrts/. In British English it is /ˈɪmˌpɔːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imports?
Imports has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM). Broken into parts: IM · ports.
Is imports 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 /ˈɪmˌpɔːts/ (IM-pawts).