How to Pronounce "import"
word
/ˈɪmˌpɔɹt/, /ˌɪmˈpɔɹt/
IM-port (noun), im-PORT (verb)
/ˈɪmˌpɔːt/, /ˌɪmˈpɔːt/
IM-pawt (noun), im-PAWT (verb)
Definition
To bring goods, products, or data into a country or system from another country or source. Can also refer to introducing something new.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɪmˌpɔɹt/, /ˌɪmˈpɔɹt/
British English
/ˈɪmˌpɔːt/, /ˌɪmˈpɔːt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IM-port (noun), im-PORT (verb)
UK
IM-pawt (noun), im-PAWT (verb)
Listen in Context
Many countries import oil to meet their energy needs.
She needs to import data into the new software.
We import fresh fruit from other countries.
We had to import a specialist to fix the problem.