How to pronounce imposture
Say it like im-POS-tyoor. Imposture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POS).
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- im
- POS
- tyoor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imposture 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.
- tyoorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of imposture
- 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-tyoor.
What does imposture mean?
- The act or conduct of an impostor; deception practiced under a false or assumed character; fraud or imposition.
Where does imposture come from?
From Middle French imposture, from Late Latin impostura, Latin impostus.
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Questions about saying imposture
How do you pronounce imposture?
Say im-POS-tyoor. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈpɑstjʊr/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpɒstjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imposture?
Imposture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POS). Broken into parts: im · POS · tyoor.
Is imposture 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 /ɪmˈpɒstjʊə/ (im-POS-tyoor).