How to Pronounce Importance

To pronounce "importance", say IMP-ort-anc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɪmˈpɔɹtəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌɪmˈpɔɹtəns/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɪmpˈɔːtəns/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “importance”

"importance" has 4 syllables: imp-ort-anc-e. It rhymes with sortance and hortense, if that helps it stick.

What does importance mean?

noun

  1. The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.
  2. Significance or prominence.

Words that rhyme with importance

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sortancehortense

Related words

grandnesssignificancemeaningfulimportantlyimportantimperativecrucialsignificant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "importance"?▾

"Importance" has 4 syllables: imp · ort · anc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "importance"?▾

The IPA transcription of "importance" is /ˌɪmˈpɔɹtəns/.

What does "importance" mean?▾

Importance: The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.

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