How to pronounce impeach
Say it like im-PEECH. Impeach has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEECH).
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- im
- PEECH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impeach 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.
- PEECHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of impeach
American and British speakers say impeach in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈpitʃ/ in the US and /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PEECH.
What does impeach mean?
- To hinder, impede, or prevent.
- To bring a legal proceeding against a public official.“President Clinton was impeached by the House in November 1998, but since the Senate acquitted him, he was not removed from office.”
- To charge with impropriety; to discredit; to call into question.
Where does impeach come from?
From Middle English empechen, borrowed from Anglo-Norman empecher, from Old French empeechier (“to hinder”), from Latin impedicāre (“to fetter”).
Words that rhyme with impeach
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Questions about saying impeach
How do you pronounce impeach?
Say im-PEECH. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpitʃ/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impeach?
Impeach has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEECH). Broken into parts: im · PEECH.
Do Americans and Brits say impeach the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈpitʃ/ and the British form is /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.