How to Pronounce “important”
word
/ˌɪmˈpɔɹtənt/
im-POR-tuhnt
/ɪmpˈɔːtənt/
im-PAW-tuhnt
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪmˈpɔɹtənt/
British English
/ɪmpˈɔːtənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-POR-tuhnt
UK
im-PAW-tuhnt
Listen in Context
She said the project was an important step forward.
This is an important book for my studies.
You have to make an important decision today.
It’s really important to listen carefully in class.