How to Pronounce “impact

word

/ˈɪmpækt/, /ˌɪmˈpækt/
IM-pakt (noun), im-PAKT (verb)
/ˈɪmpækt/, /ˌɪmˈpækt/
IM-pakt (noun), im-PAKT (verb)

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈɪmpækt/, /ˌɪmˈpækt/

British English

/ˈɪmpækt/, /ˌɪmˈpækt/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

IM-pakt (noun), im-PAKT (verb)

UK

IM-pakt (noun), im-PAKT (verb)

Listen in Context

This new law will have a big impact on schools.

The movie had a strong impact on me.

The car broke its front light on impact.

I don't think people realize how much this decision could impact small businesses.