How to Pronounce Immersed

To pronounce "immersed", say IMM-ers-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

IMM-ers-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “immersed”

"immersed" has 3 syllables: imm-ers-ed. It rhymes with coerced and burst, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: emersed — easy to mix up when writing.

What does immersed mean?

verb

  1. To put under the surface of a liquid; to dunk.

    “Archimedes determined the volume of objects by immersing them in water.”

  2. To involve or engage deeply.

    “The sculptor immersed himself in anatomic studies.”

adjective

  1. Under the surface of a liquid; sunk.
  2. Deeply involved.

Synonyms

submerge

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Words that rhyme with immersed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coercedburstcursedfirstoutburstcloudburstthirsttraverseddispersedinterspersedpursedheadfirst

Related words

submergedfloodeddippeddrownedsoakedoilmiredthrown

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "immersed"?▾

"Immersed" has 3 syllables: imm · ers · ed.

What does "immersed" mean?▾

Immersed: To put under the surface of a liquid; to dunk.

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