How to Pronounce Important

To pronounce "important", say IMP-ort-ant — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪmˈpɔːtənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “important”

"important" has 3 syllables: imp-ort-ant. It rhymes with unimportant, if that helps it stick.

What does important mean?

adjective

  1. Having relevant and crucial value.

    “It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience.”

  2. Pompous; self-important.

Synonyms

significantweighty

Antonyms

ignorablenegligiblepettyslightunimportant

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Words that rhyme with important

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unimportant

Related words

all-importantcardinalcrucialsignificantmomentousprincipalnoteworthyremarkable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "important"?▾

"Important" has 3 syllables: imp · ort · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "important"?▾

The IPA transcription of "important" is /ɪmˈpɔːtənt/.

What does "important" mean?▾

Important: Having relevant and crucial value.

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