Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

imports

/ˌɪmpˈɔɹts/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.88 in modern English

Syllables: im-ports
IPA: /ˌɪmpˈɔɹts/

11

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

plural of import

verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of import

Example Sentences

"This year's crop of imports will increase the trade deficit."
"He imports Cuban cigars to the United States, which is illegal but profitable."

Rhymes With

sports reports courts supports sorts shorts ports resorts quartz schwartz transports forts

Questions

How do you pronounce imports?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɪmpˈɔɹts/.
What does imports mean?: plural of import

How to pronounce imports

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