how to pronounce impetus

/ˈɪmpətəs/

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impetus is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of impetus in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… the same impetus is still there the same …”

meanings of impetus

noun:

A force, either internal or external, that impels; an impulse.
The force or energy associated with a moving body; a stimulus.
An activity in response to a stimulus.
Something that impels; a stimulating factor.

impetus frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word impetus occurs in english on average 2.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.