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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable pos
  • 10 letters
Syllables
im-pos-si-ble: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: im-POS-si-ble.
Pronunciation
/ɪmˈpɑsəbəl/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (2nd of 4), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as im-possible, impos-sible, impossi-ble.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide impossible into syllables?

impossible divides as im-pos-si-ble. im-pos-si-ble: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in impossible?

Impossible has 4 syllables (im-pos-si-ble).

Which syllable is stressed in impossible?

The stressed syllable in impossible is pos. The 2nd syllable is stressed: im-POS-si-ble.

How do you pronounce impossible?

/ɪmˈpɑsəbəl/ in American English.