How to pronounce "imports" in EnglishNoun
ˈɪm.pɔːrts
IM·ports
Primary stress: IM
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “imports”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
IM
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
ports
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("IM"). 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 "imports" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "imports is" sounds like "imports-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "imports" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“So a lot of imports happened, and a kind of a hybrid culture developed in the northern part of India.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“African imports went to in that Atlantic slave trade, but we've expanded to Colombia, another major site, and we”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“And that's what imports are factoring in and the US actually runs a trade deficit.”— Khan AcademyWatch clip
“imports so it's a very complicated issue as to what's the actual effect on the”— CNBCWatch clip
“imports, while neglecting farming, manufacturing, and its people.”— Simple HistoryWatch clip
“Big imports from Canada, relatively speaking, and I guess we export to Mexico-- again, just because we can.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
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So a lot of imports happened, and a kind of a hybrid culture developed in the northern part of India.
Hear it in context: “imports”
235 clipsThe English word “imports” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈɪm.pɔːrts (phonetic respelling: IM-ports). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (IM · ports), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (IM). Grammatically, “imports” functions as a noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 235 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “imports” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from MIT OpenCourseWare, TEDx Talks, Khan Academy.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #1 · @37:08
“in the northern part of India. So a lot of imports happened, and a kind of a hybrid culture developed in the northern part of India. developed in the northern part of India.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @14:57
“uh African imports went to in that Atlantic slave trade, but we've expanded to Colombia, another major site, and we slave trade, but we've expanded to”
- 🇺🇸 USKhan AcademyClip #3 · @3:05
“is selling stuff to us. And that's what imports are factoring in and the US actually runs a trade deficit. and the US actually runs a trade deficit.”
- 🇺🇸 USCNBCClip #4 · @1:31
“exchange rate helps exports on the other hand it also has implications for your imports so it's a very complicated issue as to what's the actual effect on the economy of the strong dollar hey there thanks for checking out CNBC”
- 🇺🇸 USSimple HistoryClip #5 · @8:12
“dangerous. Spain had poured its American gold into wars, luxuries, and endless imports, while neglecting farming, manufacturing, and its people. When the gold ran out, so did Spain's future. Other nations learned the opposite gold ran out, so did Spain's future. Other nations learned the opposite”
Definition & Meaning: “imports”
- Something brought in from an exterior source, especially for sale or trade.
- The practice of importing.
- To bring (something) in from a foreign country, especially for sale or trade.
- To load a file into a software application from another version or system.
Example Sentences (3)
- “Trump’s July 8 announcement of a 50% tariff on copper imports beginning August 1 sent prices surging 13% in one day, up to a record high of $5.69 per pound.”
- “Nauru imports foods from Australia because phosphate mining destroyed land for farming.”
- “So a lot of imports happened, and a kind of a hybrid culture developed in the northern part of India.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “imports”
- Pronunciation:
- IM-ports
- Syllables:
- IM · ports
- Primary stress:
- IM
- IPA:
- ˈɪm.pɔːrts
- Hear it in context
- imports
Synonyms: “imports”
Hear words related in meaning to “imports” in real video clips:
Words that Rhyme with “imports”
-ɪmpɔrtsWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"imports" (⁄ˈɪm.pɔːrts⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "imports" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about imports
How do you pronounce “imports”?
“imports” is pronounced ⁄ˈɪm.pɔːrts⁄ (IM-ports). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “imports”?
“imports” has 2 syllables: IM · ports.
Where is the stress in “imports”?
The primary stress in “imports” is on “IM”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “imports” mean?
Something brought in from an exterior source, especially for sale or trade.
How can I hear “imports” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “imports”?
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⁄).