How to Pronounce "impose on"
expression
ˌɪmˈpoʊz/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
im-POHZ-awn
ɪmpˈəʊz/ /ˈɒn
im-POHZ-on
Definition
To take advantage of someone's kindness or hospitality, or to force something on someone without their full agreement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪmˈpoʊz/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɪmpˈəʊz/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-POHZ-awn
UK
im-POHZ-on
Listen in Context
Please let me know if I'm imposing on you.
I don't want to impose on your time.
They didn't want to impose on their neighbor for help.
He stayed at their place for weeks, really imposing on their hospitality.