Comment prononcer « imam » en anglais
ɪˈmɑːm
ih·MAHM
Accent tonique principal : MAHM
Écoutez des locuteurs natifs dire « imam » dans des clips vidéo authentiques
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
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Imam. It was then that I witnessed how culturally divided people can bridge borders without tearing them down.
Écouter en contexte: “imam”
528 extraitsThe Anglais 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 528 authentic Anglais 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”
Définition et signification: “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.
Exemples de phrases en contexte (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.”
Expressions et collocations courantes
Prononciation: “imam”
- Pronunciation:
- ih-MAHM
- Syllabes:
- ih · MAHM
- Written Hyphenation:
- i · mam
- Accent tonique principal :
- MAHM
- IPA:
- ɪˈmɑːm
- Écouter en contexte
- imam
Mots qui riment avec “imam”
-ɑmMots au son identique (Homophones)
Son uniqueAucun homophone exact répertorié pour "imam" (⁄ɪˈmɑːm⁄).
Questions fréquentes sur « imam »
Comment prononcer « imam » en anglais ?
« imam » se prononce ⁄ɪˈmɑːm⁄ (ih-MAHM). Écoutez les extraits vidéo de locuteurs natifs ci-dessus pour l’entendre en situation réelle.
Combien de syllabes compte « imam » ?
« imam » compte 2 syllabes : ih · MAHM.
Où se trouve l’accent tonique dans « imam » ?
L’accent tonique principal dans « imam » se trouve sur « MAHM ». Repérez bien cette syllabe accentuée dans les vidéos ci-dessus.
Que signifie « imam » ?
One who leads the salat prayers in a mosque.
Comment écouter « imam » dans des phrases réelles ?
Cette page contient 528 exemples vidéo de « imam » avec sous-titres synchronisés. Utilisez Précédent / Suivant (ou les flèches ← / →) pour écouter chaque passage.
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⁄).