How to pronounce impala
Say it like im-PAH-luh. Impala has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH).
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US American/ˌɪmˈpɑlə/im-PAH-luh
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- im
- PAH
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impala 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.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does impala mean?
noun
- An African antelope, Aepyceros melampus, noted for its leaping ability; the male has ridged, curved horns.
Where does impala come from?
Borrowed from Zulu ímpala, from Proto-Bantu *mpàdá.
Words that rhyme with impala
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Questions about saying impala
How do you pronounce impala?
Say im-PAH-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɑlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impala?
Impala has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH). Broken into parts: im · PAH · luh.