How to Pronounce "reach an impasse"
expression
ˈɹitʃ/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɪmˌpæs/, /ˌɪmˈpæs
REECH an IM-pass
ɹˈiːtʃ/ /ˈɐn/ /ɪmpˈɑːs
REECH un im-PAHS
Definition
To arrive at a situation where progress is impossible, often because both sides cannot agree.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹitʃ/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɪmˌpæs/, /ˌɪmˈpæs
British English
ɹˈiːtʃ/ /ˈɐn/ /ɪmpˈɑːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REECH an IM-pass
UK
REECH un im-PAHS
Listen in Context
The two teams reached an impasse during the meeting.
Negotiations reached an impasse and stopped.
The discussion reached an impasse because no one would compromise.
We tried everything, but finally reached an impasse and had to call for mediation.