How to Pronounce Imposter

To pronounce "imposter", say IMP-ost-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

IMP-ost-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “imposter”

"imposter" has 3 syllables: imp-ost-er.

What does imposter mean?

noun

  1. Someone who attempts to deceive by using an assumed name or identity.
  2. A sprite or animation integrated into a three-dimensional scene, but not based on an actual 3D model.

Synonyms

impersonator

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Related words

impostorfakershamfakepretenderfraudpseudpseudo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "imposter"?▾

"Imposter" has 3 syllables: imp · ost · er.

What does "imposter" mean?▾

Imposter: Someone who attempts to deceive by using an assumed name or identity.

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