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How to pronounce impose

impose
/ɪmˈpəʊz/
2 syllables, stress on the second

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Impose, sound by sound

/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/əʊ/as in goGlide from “o” to “oo”. Not a single flat “o”.
/z/as in zooA voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.

In a sentence

We shouldn't impose our opinions on other people.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce impose?

Impose is pronounced /ɪmˈpəʊz/ in American English.

How many syllables are in impose?

Impose has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in impose?

The second syllable: /ɪmˈpəʊz/.

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