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