How to Pronounce Immure

To pronounce "immure", say IMM-ur-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈmjʊə(r)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɪˈmjʊə(r)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “immure”

"immure" has 3 syllables: imm-ur-e.

What does immure mean?

noun

  1. A wall; an enclosure.

verb

  1. To cloister, confine, imprison: to lock up behind walls.
  2. To put or bury within a wall.

    “John's body was immured Thursday in the mausoleum.”

Synonyms

intercloisterconfineimprisonincarcerate

Related words

imprisonincarcerategaoljailjugremandlagenmure

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "immure"?▾

"Immure" has 3 syllables: imm · ur · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "immure"?▾

The IPA transcription of "immure" is /ɪˈmjʊə(r)/.

What does "immure" mean?▾

Immure: A wall; an enclosure.

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