How to pronounce impassable
Say it like im-PAS-uh-bul. Impassable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAS).
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US American/ˌɪmˈpæsəbəl/im-PAS-uh-bul
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- im
- PAS
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impassable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does impassable mean?
adjective
- Incapable of being passed over, crossed, or negotiated.
- Incapable of being overcome or surmounted.
- Not usable as legal tender.
Where does impassable come from?
From im- + pass + -able.
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Questions about saying impassable
How do you pronounce impassable?
Say im-PAS-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpæsəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impassable?
Impassable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAS). Broken into parts: im · PAS · uh · bul.