How to pronounce impediments
Say it like im-PED-uh-munts. Impediments has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PED).
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- im
- PED
- uh
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impediments 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.
- PEDSay 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.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impediments
American and British speakers say impediments in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈpɛdəmənts/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈpɛdəmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PED-uh-munts.
What does impediments mean?
- plural of impediment How to pronounce impediment
Questions about saying impediments
How do you pronounce impediments?
Say im-PED-uh-munts. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɛdəmənts/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpɛdəmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impediments?
Impediments has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PED). Broken into parts: im · PED · uh · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say impediments the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈpɛdəmənts/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈpɛdəmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.