How to Pronounce "impact"
word
/ˈɪmpækt/, /ˌɪmˈpækt/
IM-pakt (noun), im-PAKT (verb)
/ˈɪmpækt/, /ˌɪmˈpækt/
IM-pakt (noun), im-PAKT (verb)
Definition
The effect or influence that something has on a person, situation, or result. It can also mean the force of one thing hitting another, though the “effect” meaning is more common in everyday use.
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.
Her speech really made an impact at the meeting.