imposing

/ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/

Syllables im·pos·ing

Stress im-POS-ing

Phonics Breakdown

im

/ɪm/

short i

pos

/poʊz/

long o

ing

/ɪŋ/

nasal ng

Meaning

impressive or commanding respect because of size, appearance, or power

Sound Reference

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im=/ɪm/(him) + pose=/poʊz/(pose) + ing=/ɪŋ/(sing)

Example

The imposing building dominated the city skyline.