How to Pronounce Immured

To pronounce "immured", say IMM-ur-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

7

Letters

IMM-ur-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “immured”

"immured" has 3 syllables: imm-ur-ed.

What does immured mean?

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.”

adjective

  1. Imprisoned or confined

Synonyms

intercloisterconfineimprisonincarcerate

Related words

intermuredpentcaptiveincarceratewalledincavernedprison-boundcaged

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "immured"?▾

"Immured" has 3 syllables: imm · ur · ed.

What does "immured" mean?▾

Immured: To cloister, confine, imprison: to lock up behind walls.

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