How to pronounce impasse
Say it like IM-pas. Impasse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM).
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US American/ˈɪmpæs/IM-pas
UK British/ˈæmpɑːs/AM-pahs
- IM
- pas
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impasse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pasKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of impasse
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: AM-pahs.
What does impasse mean?
noun
- A road with no exit.
- A deadlock or stalemate situation in which no progress can be made.
Where does impasse come from?
Borrowed from French impasse.
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Questions about saying impasse
How do you pronounce impasse?
Say IM-pas. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪmpæs/. In British English it is /ˈæmpɑːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impasse?
Impasse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM). Broken into parts: IM · pas.
Is impasse pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈæmpɑːs/ (AM-pahs).