How to pronounce import

Say it like this: /ˈɪm.pɔɹt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈɪm.pɔɹt/
British/ˈɪm.pɔːt/

What does import mean?

nounSomething brought in from an exterior source, especially for sale or trade.

The practice of importing.

A foreigner playing in a sports league.

verbTo bring (something) in from a foreign country, especially for sale or trade.

“Nauru imports foods from Australia because phosphate mining destroyed land for farming.”

To load a file into a software application from another version or system.

“How can I import files from older versions of this application?”

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