How to pronounce impeding
Say it like im-PEE-ding. Impeding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE).
- im
- PEE
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impeding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of impeding
American and British speakers say impeding in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈpidɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈpiːdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PEE-ding.
What does impeding mean?
- present participle and gerund of impede How to pronounce impede
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Words that rhyme with impeding
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Questions about saying impeding
How do you pronounce impeding?
Say im-PEE-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpidɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpiːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impeding?
Impeding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE). Broken into parts: im · PEE · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say impeding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈpidɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈpiːdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.