How to Pronounce Immigrant

To pronounce "immigrant", say IMM-igr-ant — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɪməɡɹənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɪməɡɹənt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈɪmɪɡɹənt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “immigrant”

Break "immigrant" into 3 beats and lean on "IMM" — that's the stressed one.

What does immigrant mean?

noun

  1. A non-native person who comes to a country from another country to permanently settle there.
  2. A plant or animal that establishes itself in an area where it previously did not exist.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to immigrants or the act of immigrating.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "immigrant"?▾

To pronounce "immigrant", say IMM-igr-ant — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɪməɡɹənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "immigrant"?▾

"Immigrant" has 3 syllables: imm · igr · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "immigrant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "immigrant" is /ˈɪməɡɹənt/.

What does "immigrant" mean?▾

Immigrant: A non-native person who comes to a country from another country to permanently settle there.

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