How to pronounce imposing
Say it like im-POH-zing. Imposing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/im-POH-zing
UK British/ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/im-POH-zing
- im
- POH
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imposing 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.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of imposing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: im-POH-zing.
What does imposing mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of impose How to pronounce impose
- Magnificent and impressive because of appearance, size, stateliness or dignity.“an imposing presence”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with imposing
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Questions about saying imposing
How do you pronounce imposing?
Say im-POH-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imposing?
Imposing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH). Broken into parts: im · POH · zing.
Is imposing 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 /ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/ (im-POH-zing).