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