How to pronounce impeccable
Say it like im-PEK-uh-bul. Impeccable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEK).
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- im
- PEK
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impeccable 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.
- PEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impeccable
American and British speakers say impeccable in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈpɛkəbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈpɛkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PEK-uh-bul.
What does impeccable mean?
- Perfect, without faults, flaws or errors“He grew up in Norway, but he writes impeccable English.”
- Incapable of wrongdoing or sin; immaculate
Where does impeccable come from?
From Middle French impeccable, from Latin impeccabilis (“not liable to sin”), from im- (“not”) + peccare (“to err, to sin”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- faultless
- immaculate
Questions about saying impeccable
How do you pronounce impeccable?
Say im-PEK-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɛkəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpɛkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impeccable?
Impeccable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEK). Broken into parts: im · PEK · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say impeccable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈpɛkəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈpɛkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.