How to Pronounce "come to an impasse"
expression
KUHM too ən IM-pass
KUM too ən im-PAHSS
Definition
To reach a situation where no progress can be made, usually because people cannot agree or find a solution.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɪmˌpæs/, /ˌɪmˈpæs
British English
kˈʌm/ /tˈuː/ /ˈɐn/ /ɪmpˈɑːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM too ən IM-pass
UK
KUM too ən im-PAHSS
Listen in Context
The two sides came to an impasse during the meeting.
We came to an impasse and could not finish the project.
The conversation came to an impasse when no one agreed.
Negotiations came to an impasse, so both teams took a break to rethink their strategies.