How to pronounce impacted
Say it like IM-pak-tid. Impacted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM).
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- IM
- pak
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impacted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of impacted
American and British speakers say impacted in essentially the same way: /ˈɪmˌpæktɪd/ in the US and /ˈɪmˌpæktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: IM-pak-tid.
Other ways to say impacted
Impacted also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- im-PAK-tid /ˌɪmˈpæktɪd/
What does impacted mean?
- wedged or packed in together“an impacted tooth”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying impacted
How do you pronounce impacted?
Say IM-pak-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪmˌpæktɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɪmˌpæktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impacted?
Impacted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM). Broken into parts: IM · pak · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say impacted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪmˌpæktɪd/ and the British form is /ˈɪmˌpæktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.