To pronounce "immemorial", say IMM-em-or-ial — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪ.məˈmɔːɹi.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
immemorial
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/ɪ.məˈmɔːɹi.əl/
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"immemorial" has 4 syllables: imm-em-or-ial. It rhymes with arboreal and pictorial, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“The rocks had stood overlooking the valley since time immemorial.”
“The immemorial existence of a port on the spot would shew such a possible good legal origin as would support the immemorial custom.”
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"Immemorial" has 4 syllables: imm · em · or · ial.
The IPA transcription of "immemorial" is /ɪ.məˈmɔːɹi.əl/.
Immemorial: That is beyond memory; ancient.
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