To pronounce "imminent", say IMM-in-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɪmɪnənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɪmɪnənt/
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"imminent" has 3 syllables: imm-in-ent. It rhymes with immanent, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: immanent — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
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"Imminent" has 3 syllables: imm · in · ent.
The IPA transcription of "imminent" is /ˈɪmɪnənt/.
Imminent: About to happen, occur, or take place very soon, especially of something which won't last long.
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