How to pronounce imps
Say it like IMPS. Imps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- IMPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IMPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of imps
American and British speakers say imps in essentially the same way: /ɪmps/ in the US and /ɪmps/ in the UK.
British respelling: IMPS.
What does imps mean?
- plural of imp How to pronounce imp
- third-person singular simple present indicative of imp How to pronounce imp
Words that rhyme with imps
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of imps.
Questions about saying imps
How do you pronounce imps?
Say IMPS. The American pronunciation is /ɪmps/. In British English it is /ɪmps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imps?
Imps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: IMPS.
Do Americans and Brits say imps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmps/ and the British form is /ɪmps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.