How many syllables in "impostor"?

"impostor" has 3 sílabas (im - pos - tor).

How to divide "impostor"?

"impostor" divides into 3 parts: im · pos · tor.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (im... pos... tor) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"impostor": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:im·pos·tor

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im-POS-tor(im · pos · tor)○ ● ○

Stress in "impostor" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪmˈpɒstər⁄

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How many syllables in "impostor"?: "impostor" has 3 sílabas (im - pos - tor).
How to divide "impostor"?: "impostor" divides into 3 parts: im · pos · tor.
Where is the stress in "impostor"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "impostor"?: Say each syllable slowly (im... pos... tor) and listen on SayItVid.