How to Pronounce Imp

To pronounce "imp", say IMP — one syllable, IPA /ɪmp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

imp

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying imp, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

1

Syllable

3

Letters

/ɪmp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “imp”

"imp" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with limp and crimp, if that helps it stick.

What does imp mean?

noun

  1. A small, mischievous sprite, or a malevolent supernatural creature, somewhat comparable to a demon but smaller and less powerful.
  2. A mischievous child.

verb

  1. To plant or engraft.
  2. To graft, implant; to set or fix.

Synonyms

bratlittle dickensurchin

Hear “imp” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with imp

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

limpcrimpwimpprimppimpblimpscrimpchimpshrimpskimpslimp

Related words

browniemonkeyhobpixyscalawagpixieelfscallywag

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "imp"?▾

"Imp" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "imp"?▾

The IPA transcription of "imp" is /ɪmp/.

What does "imp" mean?▾

Imp: A small, mischievous sprite, or a malevolent supernatural creature, somewhat comparable to a demon but smaller and less powerful.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “imp” in the full dictionary →