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impasse

/ˌɪmˈpæs/

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im-PASS: stress the second syllable.

First-syllable stress also occurs. Both versions use two syllables.

2 syllables · Stress on syllable 2

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The discussion reached an impasse.

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What does impasse mean?

noun

  1. A road with no exit.
  2. (figuratively) A deadlock or stalemate situation in which no progress can be made.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˌɪmˈpæs/

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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Other dictionary pronunciations

/ˈɪmpæs//ɪmˈpæs/
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Though the impasse is over, political turmoil and inflated energy costs will probably constrain growth to under 4%.
United States. Central Intelligence AgencyThe 1991 CIA World FactbookProject Gutenberg ebook #25
All along he had felt the terrible impasse in which her own rash act had plunged them all.
Emmuska Orczy, Baroness OrczyThe Scarlet PimpernelProject Gutenberg ebook #60
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However, the continuing constitutional impasse between English- and French-speaking areas has observers discussing a possible split in the confederation; foreign investors are becoming edgy.
United States. Central Intelligence AgencyThe 1992 CIA World FactbookProject Gutenberg ebook #48
This would have led them into an impasse.
Victor LefebureThe Riddle of the Rhine: Chemical Strategy in Peace and WarProject Gutenberg ebook #1272
By keeping to the saddles and valleys as much as possible and working to the south, we were able to avoid the rougher country, but at 4 P.M. we arrived at what at first appeared an impasse.
Douglas, Sir MawsonThe Home of the Blizzard Being the Story of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914Project Gutenberg ebook #6137