How to pronounce importunate
Say it like im-POR-chuh-nut. Importunate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR).
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- im
- POR
- chuh
- nut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Importunate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of importunate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-PAW-tyuu-nut.
What does importunate mean?
- Persistent or pressing, often annoyingly so.
- Given to importunate demands, greedily or thoughtlessly demanding.
- An importuner.
- To importune, or to obtain by importunity.
Where does importunate come from?
First attested in 1477, in Middle english; from Latin importūnus + -ate (adjective-forming suffix), modeled on Middle French importuné.
Words that rhyme with importunate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of importunate.
Questions about saying importunate
How do you pronounce importunate?
Say im-POR-chuh-nut. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈpɔrtʃənət/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpɔːtjʊnət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in importunate?
Importunate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR). Broken into parts: im · POR · chuh · nut.
Is importunate 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 /ɪmˈpɔːtjʊnət/ (im-PAW-tyuu-nut).