How to pronounce impaired
Say it like im-PAIRD. Impaired has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAIRD).
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- im
- PAIRD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impaired pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PAIRDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of impaired
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-PAIRD.
What does impaired mean?
- diminished in strength, quality, or utility“impaired eyesight”
- mentally or physically unfit
Words that rhyme with impaired
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Questions about saying impaired
How do you pronounce impaired?
Say im-PAIRD. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɛrd/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpɛəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impaired?
Impaired has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAIRD). Broken into parts: im · PAIRD.
Is impaired pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪmˈpɛəd/ (im-PAIRD).