How do you pronounce "immense"?

In American English: /ˌɪˈmɛns/ (i-MEHNS). In British English: /ɪmˈɛns/ (im-EHNS). In Canadian English: /ˌɪˈmɛns/ (i-MEHNS). In Australian English: /ɪmˈɛns/ (im-EHNS).

Is "immense" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɪˈmɛns/ (i-MEHNS), while in British English it's /ɪmˈɛns/ (im-EHNS).

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immense

/ˌɪˈmɛns/

i-MEHNS

Syllable Breakdown

ɪim·mɛnsmense

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