How to pronounce impending
Say it like im-PEN-ding. Impending has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN).
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- im
- PEN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impending 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.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of impending
American and British speakers say impending in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PEN-ding.
What does impending mean?
- close in time; about to occur“retribution is at hand”“some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand”
Where does impending come from?
From impend + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with impending
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Questions about saying impending
How do you pronounce impending?
Say im-PEN-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impending?
Impending has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN). Broken into parts: im · PEN · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say impending the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.