How to Pronounce Immune

To pronounce "immune", say IMM-un-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈmjuːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ɪˈmjuːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “immune”

"immune" has 3 syllables: imm-un-e. It rhymes with croon and lagoon, if that helps it stick.

What does immune mean?

noun

  1. A person who is not susceptible to infection by a particular disease

verb

  1. To make immune.

adjective

  1. (usually with "from") Exempt; not subject to.

    “As a diplomat, you are immune from prosecution.”

  2. (usually with "to") Protected by inoculation, or due to innate resistance to pathogens.

    “I am immune to chicken pox.”

Antonyms

susceptiblevulnerable

Words that rhyme with immune

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

croonlagoonpicayunegoonmooncommuneopportunehewnfestoonlampoonsaloonswoon

Related words

resistantexemptunsusceptibleinsusceptibleunaffectedsafesecureexcept

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "immune"?▾

"Immune" has 3 syllables: imm · un · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "immune"?▾

The IPA transcription of "immune" is /ɪˈmjuːn/.

What does "immune" mean?▾

Immune: A person who is not susceptible to infection by a particular disease

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