How to pronounce impedible
Say it like im-PED-ih-bul. Impedible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PED).
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- im
- PED
- ih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impedible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impedible
American and British speakers say impedible in essentially the same way: /ɪmˈpɛdɪbəl/ in the US and /ɪmˈpɛdɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PED-ih-bul.
What does impedible mean?
- Capable of being impeded or hindered.
Where does impedible come from?
From impede + -ible.
Questions about saying impedible
How do you pronounce impedible?
Say im-PED-ih-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈpɛdɪbəl/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpɛdɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impedible?
Impedible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PED). Broken into parts: im · PED · ih · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say impedible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˈpɛdɪbəl/ and the British form is /ɪmˈpɛdɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.