Cómo pronunciar «imam» en inglés
ɪˈmɑːm
ih·MAHM
Acento principal: MAHM
Escucha a hablantes nativos decir «imam» en contexto en clips de video reales
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “imam”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ih
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
MAHM
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("MAHM"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "imam" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "imam is" sounds like "imam-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "imam" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Imam. It was then that I witnessed how culturally divided people can bridge borders without tearing them down.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Imam Adam Kelwick is trying to reassure worshipers here after mosques, immigration centers, and stores owned by Muslims were targeted.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Imam Khamenei drank the sweet, pure draught of martyrdom and joined the supreme heavenly kingdom, the news reader says.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Imam. Could this be the face of Musa Sad? has dramatic new evidence solved a”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Imam Olu was recently sentenced to 20 months in jail in one of several other”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Imam Oulu will win more decisively and this could be the beginning of the end”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practicar la Pronunciación de «imam»
Escucha la pronunciación nativa, grábate repitiendo la frase en tu micrófono y obtén puntuación de precisión en tiempo real palabra por palabra.
Imam. It was then that I witnessed how culturally divided people can bridge borders without tearing them down.
Escuchar en contexto: “imam”
531 clipsThe Inglés word “imam” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ɪˈmɑːm (phonetic respelling: ih-MAHM). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (ih · MAHM), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (MAHM). Grammatically, “imam” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 531 authentic Inglés video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “imam” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @10:26
“between an elderly white American man and a young but hardened Bashkirian Imam. It was then that I witnessed how culturally divided people can bridge borders without tearing them down. culturally divided people can bridge borders without tearing them down.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @0:42
“traumatizing. Isn't it? Imam Adam Kelwick is trying to reassure worshipers here after mosques, immigration centers, and stores owned by Muslims were targeted. after mosques, immigration centers, and stores owned”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @2:30
“this announcement on state TV. Imam Khamenei drank the sweet, pure draught of martyrdom and joined the supreme heavenly kingdom, the news reader says. supreme heavenly kingdom, the news reader says.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @0:24
“a secret morg in Libya. There, he found a body with features that resembled the Imam. Could this be the face of Musa Sad? has dramatic new evidence solved a decadesl long mystery. It's a story so sensitive that our BBC team was”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @1:38
“the biggest street protests in Turkey in over a decade. Imam Olu was recently sentenced to 20 months in jail in one of several other cases pending against him. >> A lot has changed here in Istanbul since”
Definición y significado: “imam”
- One who leads the salat prayers in a mosque.
- A Shi'ite Muslim leader descended from the prophet Muhammad and functioning as his spiritual successor.
Oraciones de ejemplo (3)
- “Now it chanced that in one of the mosques was an Imam. (footnote: The person specially appointed to lead the prayers of the congregation and paid out of the endowed revenues of the mosque to which he is attached)”
- “Imam. It was then that I witnessed how culturally divided people can bridge borders without tearing them down.”
- “Imam Adam Kelwick is trying to reassure worshipers here after mosques, immigration centers, and stores owned by Muslims were targeted.”
Frases comunes y colocaciones
Pronunciación: “imam”
- Pronunciation:
- ih-MAHM
- Sílabas:
- ih · MAHM
- Written Hyphenation:
- i · mam
- Acento principal:
- MAHM
- IPA:
- ɪˈmɑːm
- Escuchar en contexto
- imam
Palabras que riman con “imam”
-ɑmPalabras con sonido idéntico (Homófonos)
Sonido únicoNo se conocen homófonos exactos para "imam" (⁄ɪˈmɑːm⁄).
Preguntas frecuentes sobre «imam»
¿Cómo se pronuncia «imam» en inglés?
«imam» se pronuncia ⁄ɪˈmɑːm⁄ (ih-MAHM). Escucha los clips de video de hablantes nativos arriba para oírla en contexto real.
¿Cuántas sílabas tiene «imam»?
«imam» tiene 2 sílabas: ih · MAHM.
¿Dónde está el acento en «imam»?
El acento principal en «imam» está en «MAHM». Presta atención a esa sílaba tónica en los videos de arriba.
¿Qué significa «imam»?
One who leads the salat prayers in a mosque.
¿Cómo puedo escuchar «imam» en frases reales?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “imam”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).