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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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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does impasse mean?
noun
- A road with no exit.
- (figuratively) A deadlock or stalemate situation in which no progress can be made.
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/ˌɪmˈpæs/
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Though the impasse is over, political turmoil and inflated energy costs will probably constrain growth to under 4%.
All along he had felt the terrible impasse in which her own rash act had plunged them all.
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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.
This would have led them into an impasse.
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.