How to Pronounce "impostor"
word
/ˌɪmˈpɔstɝ/
im-PAHS-tur
/ɪmpˈɒstɐ/
im-POS-tuh
Definition
An impostor is someone who pretends to be someone else, usually to trick or deceive others.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪmˈpɔstɝ/
British English
/ɪmpˈɒstɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-PAHS-tur
UK
im-POS-tuh
Listen in Context
The police caught the impostor trying to use a fake passport.
She realized he was an impostor when he couldn't answer simple questions.
An impostor pretended to be the manager and stole money.
Some people suffer from 'impostor syndrome' and feel like they're not good enough.