How to pronounce impedimenta
Say it like im-ped-ih-MEN-tuh. Impedimenta has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MEN).
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- im
- ped
- ih
- MEN
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impedimenta 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.
- pedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impedimenta
American and British speakers say impedimenta in essentially the same way: /ɪmˌpɛdɪˈmɛntə/ in the US and /ɪmˌpɛdɪˈmɛntə/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-ped-ih-MEN-tuh.
What does impedimenta mean?
- Equipment intended for an activity that serves as more of a hindrance than a help, especially military baggage.
- plural of impedimentum
Where does impedimenta come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin impedimenta, circa 1600.
Words that rhyme with impedimenta
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of impedimenta.
Questions about saying impedimenta
How do you pronounce impedimenta?
Say im-ped-ih-MEN-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˌpɛdɪˈmɛntə/. In British English it is /ɪmˌpɛdɪˈmɛntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impedimenta?
Impedimenta has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MEN). Broken into parts: im · ped · ih · MEN · tuh.
Do Americans and Brits say impedimenta the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˌpɛdɪˈmɛntə/ and the British form is /ɪmˌpɛdɪˈmɛntə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.