How many syllables in impostor?

There are 3 syllables in the word impostor.

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Divide impostor into syllables:

im · pos · tor

How to pronounce impostor:

Definition of impostor:

impostor (noun):: a person who makes deceitful pretenses.; a person who cheats or swindles by pretending to be someone else; one that assumes false identity or title for the purpose of deception

Synonyms for impostor:

operator charlatan fake cheat cheater phony pseudo fraud quack sham

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Antonyms for impostor:

truth honesty reality openness frankness solemnity seriousness truthfulness

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