How to pronounce impaste
Say it like im-PAYST. Impaste has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAYST).
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- im
- PAYST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impaste 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.
- PAYSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of impaste
American and British speakers say impaste in essentially the same way: /ɪmˈpeɪst/ in the US and /ɪmˈpeɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PAYST.
What does impaste mean?
- To lay colors thickly on canvas by the impasto technique.
Where does impaste come from?
From im- (“in”) + paste.
Words that rhyme with impaste
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of impaste.
Questions about saying impaste
How do you pronounce impaste?
Say im-PAYST. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈpeɪst/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpeɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impaste?
Impaste has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAYST). Broken into parts: im · PAYST.
Do Americans and Brits say impaste the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˈpeɪst/ and the British form is /ɪmˈpeɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.