How to Pronounce "imminence"
word
ˈɪmənəns
IM-uh-nuhns
ˈɪmɪnəns
IM-in-uhns
Definition
The state of being very close to happening; when something is about to occur soon.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪmənəns
British English
ˈɪmɪnəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IM-uh-nuhns
UK
IM-in-uhns
Listen in Context
People sensed the imminence of change after the announcement.
Everyone was nervous about the imminence of the storm.
The soldier understood the imminence of danger.
We prepared for the imminence of the meeting.