How to pronounce impassible
Say it like im-PAS-ih-bul. Impassible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAS).
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- im
- PAS
- ih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impassible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impassible
American and British speakers say impassible in essentially the same way: /ɪmˈpæsɪbəl/ in the US and /ɪmˈpæsɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PAS-ih-bul.
What does impassible mean?
- Unable to feel emotion; impassive.
- Incapable of suffering detriment or injury.
- Unable to suffer, or feel pain.
Where does impassible come from?
From Old French impassible.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- emotionless
Words that rhyme with impassible
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of impassible.
Questions about saying impassible
How do you pronounce impassible?
Say im-PAS-ih-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈpæsɪbəl/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpæsɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impassible?
Impassible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAS). Broken into parts: im · PAS · ih · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say impassible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˈpæsɪbəl/ and the British form is /ɪmˈpæsɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.