How to Pronounce Import

To pronounce "import", say IMP-ort — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɪm.pɔːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɪm.pɔːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “import”

"import" has 2 syllables: imp-ort. It rhymes with snort and support, if that helps it stick.

What does import mean?

noun

  1. Something brought in from an exterior source, especially for sale or trade.
  2. The practice of importing.

verb

  1. To bring (something) in from a foreign country, especially for sale or trade.
  2. To load a file into a software application from another version or system.

    “How can I import files from older versions of this application?”

Synonyms

importanceimportancymeaningpurportsignificancetenorweight

Antonyms

exportinsignificance

Words that rhyme with import

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snortsupportthwartshortcourtdistortretortreportescortpurportexhortport

Related words

consequencesignificationsignificanceimplicationmeaningmomentspellexport

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "import"?▾

"Import" has 2 syllables: imp · ort.

What is the IPA transcription of "import"?▾

The IPA transcription of "import" is /ˈɪm.pɔːt/.

What does "import" mean?▾

Import: Something brought in from an exterior source, especially for sale or trade.

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