How to pronounce impostorism
Say it like im-POS-ter-ih-zum. Impostorism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POS).
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- im
- POS
- ter
- ih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impostorism 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.
- POSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impostorism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: im-POS-tuh-ih-zum.
What does impostorism mean?
- The feeling of being an impostor.
Where does impostorism come from?
From impostor + -ism.
Questions about saying impostorism
How do you pronounce impostorism?
Say im-POS-ter-ih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈpɑstɚɪzəm/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpɒstəɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impostorism?
Impostorism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POS). Broken into parts: im · POS · ter · ih · zum.
Is impostorism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪmˈpɒstəɪzəm/ (im-POS-tuh-ih-zum).