How to pronounce imposed
Say it like im-POHZD. Imposed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POHZD).
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- im
- POHZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imposed 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.
- POHZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of imposed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: im-POHZD.
What does imposed mean?
- set forth authoritatively as obligatory“the imposed taxation”“rules imposed by society”
Words that rhyme with imposed
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Questions about saying imposed
How do you pronounce imposed?
Say im-POHZD. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpəʊzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imposed?
Imposed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POHZD). Broken into parts: im · POHZD.
Is imposed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɪmˈpəʊzd/ (im-POHZD).