How to pronounce import
noun A product brought from another country for sale.
Written sound guide
IMport
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
Find the sounds
Break it down.
Give IM the strongest beat
For a product brought in, stress IM rather than PORT.
01IMStrongest beat
02portLighter beat
Notice the change
Same spelling. Different job.
noun
import
IMportA product brought from another country for sale.
Say it in context
Try a whole sentence.
“This cheese is an import.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say import slowly. Give IM the strongest beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with import.
What should I check?
For a product brought in, stress IM rather than PORT. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
