How to pronounce imus
Say it like EYE-mus. Imus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of imus
American and British speakers say imus in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪməs/ in the US and /ˈaɪməs/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-mus.
What does imus mean?
- plural of imu
Questions about saying imus
How do you pronounce imus?
Say EYE-mus. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪməs/. In British English it is /ˈaɪməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imus?
Imus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · mus.
Do Americans and Brits say imus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪməs/ and the British form is /ˈaɪməs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.