How to pronounce impassive
Say it like im-PAS-iv. Impassive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAS).
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- im
- PAS
- iv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impassive 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.
- ivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of impassive
American and British speakers say impassive in essentially the same way: /ɪmˈpæsɪv/ in the US and /ɪmˈpæsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PAS-iv.
What does impassive mean?
- Having, or revealing, no emotion.
- Still or motionless.
Where does impassive come from?
From im- (prefix meaning ‘not’) + passive (“which is, or is capable of being, acted on; (obsolete) which suffers, or may suffer, pain, death, etc.”, adjective).
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Words that rhyme with impassive
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Questions about saying impassive
How do you pronounce impassive?
Say im-PAS-iv. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈpæsɪv/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpæsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impassive?
Impassive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAS). Broken into parts: im · PAS · iv.
Do Americans and Brits say impassive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˈpæsɪv/ and the British form is /ɪmˈpæsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.