importune
verbHow many syllables in importune?
There are 3 syllables in the word importune.How to pronounce importune:
Definition of importune:
- importune (verb):
- to harass with persistent requests
- verb. beg persistently and urgently.
- to press or urge with troublesome persistence
Synonyms for importune:
appeal (to)
ask
beg
beseech
besiege
call on
call upon
conjure
entreat
implore
insist
petition
plead (to)
pray
require
solicit
supplicate
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- dishonored
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Syllable Fun Fact
In English, all syllables must contain at least one vowel sound, but the vowel can be represented by different letters, including 'y' as in 'myth'.
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