How to Pronounce "imposter"
word
ˌɪmˈpɔstɝ
im-PAW-ster
ɪmpˈɒstɐ
im-POS-tuh
Definition
A person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others, usually to gain something such as money, trust, or position.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪmˈpɔstɝ
British English
ɪmpˈɒstɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-PAW-ster
UK
im-POS-tuh
Listen in Context
The police caught the imposter at the bank.
He pretended to be a doctor, but he was actually an imposter.
The real chef found the imposter in the kitchen.
Sometimes it's hard to tell if someone is an imposter or just shy.