How to pronounce impale
Say it like im-PAYL. Impale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAYL).
- im
- PAYL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impale 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.
- PAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of impale
American and British speakers say impale in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈpeɪl/ in the US and /ɪmˈpeɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PAYL.
What does impale mean?
- To pierce (something) with any long, pointed object.
- To place two coats of arms side by side on the same shield (often those of two spouses upon marriage).
- To pierce with a pale; to put to death by fixing on a sharp stake.
Where does impale come from?
From Middle French, from Medieval Latin impālāre, from Latin palus, whence also pale.
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Words that rhyme with impale
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Questions about saying impale
How do you pronounce impale?
Say im-PAYL. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpeɪl/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpeɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impale?
Impale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAYL). Broken into parts: im · PAYL.
Do Americans and Brits say impale the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈpeɪl/ and the British form is /ɪmˈpeɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.