How to Pronounce Impossible

To pronounce "impossible", say imp-OSS-ibl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɪmˈpɑsəbəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌɪmˈpɑsəbəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɪmpˈɒsəbəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “impossible”

Break "impossible" into 4 beats and lean on "OSS" — that's the stressed one.

What does impossible mean?

adjective

  1. Not possible; not able to be done or happen.
  2. Very difficult to deal with.

noun

  1. An impossibility.
  2. A skateboard trick consisting of a backflip performed in midair.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "impossible"?▾

To pronounce "impossible", say imp-OSS-ibl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɪmˈpɑsəbəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "impossible"?▾

"Impossible" has 4 syllables: imp · oss · ibl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "impossible"?▾

The IPA transcription of "impossible" is /ˌɪmˈpɑsəbəɫ/.

What does "impossible" mean?▾

Impossible: Not possible; not able to be done or happen.

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