How to pronounce impostors
Say it like im-PAW-sterz. Impostors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAW).
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- im
- PAW
- sterz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impostors 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.
- PAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- sterzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of impostors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-POS-tuz.
What does impostors mean?
- plural of impostor How to pronounce impostor
Questions about saying impostors
How do you pronounce impostors?
Say im-PAW-sterz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɔstɚz/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpɒstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impostors?
Impostors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAW). Broken into parts: im · PAW · sterz.
Is impostors 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 /ˌɪmˈpɒstəz/ (im-POS-tuz).