How to pronounce impairs
Say it like im-PAIRZ. Impairs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAIRZ).
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- im
- PAIRZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impairs 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.
- PAIRZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of impairs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-PAIRZ.
What does impairs mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of impair How to pronounce impair
Words that rhyme with impairs
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Questions about saying impairs
How do you pronounce impairs?
Say im-PAIRZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɛrz/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impairs?
Impairs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAIRZ). Broken into parts: im · PAIRZ.
Is impairs 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 /ˌɪmˈpɛəz/ (im-PAIRZ).