How to pronounce impost
Say it like IM-pohst. Impost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM).
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- IM
- pohst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impost pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pohstKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of impost
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: IM-pohst.
What does impost mean?
- The weight that must be carried by a horse in a race; the handicap.
- The top part of a column, pillar, pier, wall, etc. that supports an arch.
Where does impost come from?
Borrowed from Middle French impost, itself borrowed or adapted from Latin impōsitus, past participle of impōnō (“to impose”).
Questions about saying impost
How do you pronounce impost?
Say IM-pohst. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪmpoʊst/. In British English it is /ˈɪmpəʊst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impost?
Impost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM). Broken into parts: IM · pohst.
Is impost 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 /ˈɪmpəʊst/ (IM-pohst).