How to pronounce impassioned
Say it like im-PASH-und. Impassioned has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PASH).
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- im
- PASH
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impassioned 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.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impassioned
American and British speakers say impassioned in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈpæʃənd/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈpæʃənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PASH-und.
What does impassioned mean?
- Filled with intense emotion or passion; fervent.
Where does impassioned come from?
From impassion + -ed.
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Questions about saying impassioned
How do you pronounce impassioned?
Say im-PASH-und. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpæʃənd/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpæʃənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impassioned?
Impassioned has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PASH). Broken into parts: im · PASH · und.
Do Americans and Brits say impassioned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈpæʃənd/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈpæʃənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.