How to Pronounce Imported

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɪmˈpɔːtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “imported”

"imported" has 3 syllables: imp-ort-ed. It rhymes with retorted and contorted, if that helps it stick.

What does imported mean?

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?”

verb

  1. To be important; to be significant; to be of consequence.
  2. To be of importance to (someone or something).

Antonyms

export

Words that rhyme with imported

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

retortedcontortedpurportedthwartedassorteddistortedsupportedescortedcourtedextortedsnortedaborted

Related words

foreignadmissionadmittedamountamountsbroughtenteredentering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "imported"?▾

"Imported" has 3 syllables: imp · ort · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "imported"?▾

The IPA transcription of "imported" is /ɪmˈpɔːtɪd/.

What does "imported" mean?▾

Imported: To bring (something) in from a foreign country, especially for sale or trade.

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