How to pronounce impassion
Say it like im-PASH-un. Impassion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PASH).
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- im
- PASH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impassion 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.
- PASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impassion
American and British speakers say impassion in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈpæʃən/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈpæʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PASH-un.
What does impassion mean?
- make passionate, instill passion in
Where does impassion come from?
From Italian impassionare.
Words that rhyme with impassion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of impassion.
Questions about saying impassion
How do you pronounce impassion?
Say im-PASH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpæʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpæʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impassion?
Impassion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PASH). Broken into parts: im · PASH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say impassion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈpæʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈpæʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.