How to pronounce impeded
Say it like im-PEE-did. Impeded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE).
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- im
- PEE
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impeded 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.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of impeded
American and British speakers say impeded in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈpidɪd/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈpiːdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PEE-did.
What does impeded mean?
- simple past and past participle of impede How to pronounce impede
Words that rhyme with impeded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of impeded.
Questions about saying impeded
How do you pronounce impeded?
Say im-PEE-did. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpidɪd/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpiːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impeded?
Impeded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE). Broken into parts: im · PEE · did.
Do Americans and Brits say impeded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈpidɪd/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈpiːdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.