How to Pronounce Impact

To pronounce "impact", say IMP-act — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “impact”

"impact" has 2 syllables: imp-act. It rhymes with abstract and compact, if that helps it stick.

What does impact mean?

noun

  1. The striking of one body against another; collision.
  2. The force or energy of a collision of two objects.

    “The hatchet cut the wood on impact.”

verb

  1. To collide or strike, the act of impinging.

    “When the hammer impacts the nail, it bends.”

  2. To compress; to compact; to press into something or pack together.

    “The footprints of birds do not impact the soil in the way those of dinosaurs do.”

Words that rhyme with impact

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abstractcompactactcontractenactcontactcounteractextractexactartifactretracttract

Related words

impingementtouchencroachmentshockaffectcrashcollision

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "impact"?▾

"Impact" has 2 syllables: imp · act.

What does "impact" mean?▾

Impact: The striking of one body against another; collision.

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