How to pronounce impairing
Say it like im-PER-ing. Impairing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER).
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US American/ˌɪmˈpɛrɪŋ/im-PER-ing
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- im
- PER
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impairing 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.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does impairing mean?
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Questions about saying impairing
How do you pronounce impairing?
Say im-PER-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɛrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impairing?
Impairing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER). Broken into parts: im · PER · ing.