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