How to pronounce "imposible" in English
ɪmˈpɑː.sə.bəl
im·PAH·sə·bəl
Primary stress: PAH
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “imposible”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
im
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
PAH
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
sə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
bəl
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("PAH"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "imposible" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Antes de enviar al hombre a la luna, pensábamos que era imposible.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Pero cada desafío parece imposible hasta que se logra.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Y una vez que los jóvenes periodistas superen la barrera que creían imposible Se establecerá el estándar para que más sigan el camino.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Claro que es imposible volver a vivir como en el pasado.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“y terminan sus tareas en el campo cerca de las 10: 00 a. m., pues es imposible soportar el calor del mediodía.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“imposible de conseguir en su comunidad.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “imposible”
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Antes de enviar al hombre a la luna, pensábamos que era imposible.
Hear it in context: “imposible”
6 clipsThe English word “imposible” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ɪmˈpɑː.sə.bəl (phonetic respelling: im-PAH-sə-bəl). Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (im · PAH · sə · bəl), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (PAH). Grammatically, “imposible” functions as a adjective. SayItVid indexes 6 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “imposible” in natural connected speech across American (US: 6 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @8:29
“Al escuchar otras historias, vemos lo que es posible. Antes de enviar al hombre a la luna, pensábamos que era imposible. Pero cada desafío parece imposible hasta que se logra.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @8:33
“Antes de enviar al hombre a la luna, pensábamos que era imposible. Pero cada desafío parece imposible hasta que se logra. Cada barrera parece insuperable hasta que se vence.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #3 · @10:00
“La representación y el periodismo juvenil importan. Y una vez que los jóvenes periodistas superen la barrera que creían imposible Se establecerá el estándar para que más sigan el camino. Se establecerá el estándar para que más sigan el camino.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #4 · @4:39
“¿La manera de vivir en la antigüedad puede mejorar la tecnología actual? Claro que es imposible volver a vivir como en el pasado. Pero podemos preparar el camino para que lo mejor de la sabiduría antigua”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #5 · @2:50
“las comunidades agrícolas comienzan su día a las 4:00 a. m. y terminan sus tareas en el campo cerca de las 10: 00 a. m., pues es imposible soportar el calor del mediodía. pues es imposible soportar el calor del mediodía.”
Definition & Meaning: “imposible”
- Spanish and alternate spelling for impossible, meaning unable to be done or occurring.
Example Sentences (3)
- “He faced what seemed an imposible challenge.”
- “Antes de enviar al hombre a la luna, pensábamos que era imposible.”
- “Pero cada desafío parece imposible hasta que se logra.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “imposible”
- Pronunciation:
- im-PAH-sə-bəl
- Syllables:
- im · PAH · sə · bəl
- Written Hyphenation:
- im · pos · i · ble
- Primary stress:
- PAH
- IPA:
- ɪmˈpɑː.sə.bəl
- Hear it in context
- imposible
Words that Rhyme with “imposible”
-ɑsəbəlWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"imposible" (⁄ɪmˈpɑː.sə.bəl⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "imposible" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about imposible
How do you pronounce “imposible”?
“imposible” is pronounced ⁄ɪmˈpɑː.sə.bəl⁄ (im-PAH-sə-bəl). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “imposible”?
“imposible” has 4 syllables: im · PAH · sə · bəl.
Where is the stress in “imposible”?
The primary stress in “imposible” is on “PAH”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “imposible” mean?
Spanish and alternate spelling for impossible, meaning unable to be done or occurring.
How can I hear “imposible” used in real sentences?
This page has 6 real-world video examples of “imposible” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “imposible”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).