How to pronounce impotence
Say it like IM-puh-tuns. Impotence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM).
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- IM
- puh
- tuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impotence 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impotence
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: IM-puh-tuns.
What does impotence mean?
- Powerlessness; incapacity.
Where does impotence come from?
From Middle French impotence, from Latin impotentia.
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Questions about saying impotence
How do you pronounce impotence?
Say IM-puh-tuns. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪmpətəns/. In British English it is /ˈɪmpətəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impotence?
Impotence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM). Broken into parts: IM · puh · tuns.
Is impotence pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɪmpətəns/ (IM-puh-tuns).