How to pronounce impaled
Say it like im-PAYLD. Impaled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAYLD).
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- im
- PAYLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impaled 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.
- PAYLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of impaled
American and British speakers say impaled in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈpeɪld/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈpeɪld/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PAYLD.
What does impaled mean?
- Pinned to something by piercing.
- simple past and past participle of impale How to pronounce impale
Words that rhyme with impaled
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of impaled.
Questions about saying impaled
How do you pronounce impaled?
Say im-PAYLD. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpeɪld/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpeɪld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impaled?
Impaled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAYLD). Broken into parts: im · PAYLD.
Do Americans and Brits say impaled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈpeɪld/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈpeɪld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.