How many syllables in "importun"?

"importun" has 3 syllabes (im - por - tun).

How to divide "importun"?

"importun" divides into 3 parts: im · por · tun.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (im... por... tun) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"importun": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:im·por·tun

Accent principal

im-por-TUN(im · por · tun)○ ○ ●

Stress in "importun" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌɪm.pɔːrˈtuːn⁄

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Syllabesim·por·tun

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How many syllables in "importun"?: "importun" has 3 syllabes (im - por - tun).
How to divide "importun"?: "importun" divides into 3 parts: im · por · tun.
Where is the stress in "importun"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "importun"?: Say each syllable slowly (im... por... tun) and listen on SayItVid.