How to pronounce impairments
Say it like im-PAIR-munts. Impairments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAIR).
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- im
- PAIR
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impairments 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.
- PAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impairments
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-PAIR-munts.
What does impairments mean?
- plural of impairment How to pronounce impairment
Questions about saying impairments
How do you pronounce impairments?
Say im-PAIR-munts. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɛrmənts/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpɛəmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impairments?
Impairments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAIR). Broken into parts: im · PAIR · munts.
Is impairments 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 /ˌɪmˈpɛəmənts/ (im-PAIR-munts).