How to pronounce impingement
Say it like im-PINJ-munt. Impingement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PINJ).
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- im
- PINJ
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impingement 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.
- PINJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impingement
American and British speakers say impingement in essentially the same way: /ɪmˈpɪndʒmənt/ in the US and /ɪmˈpɪndʒmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PINJ-munt.
What does impingement mean?
- The act of impinging.
Where does impingement come from?
From impinge + -ment.
Words that rhyme with impingement
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of impingement.
Questions about saying impingement
How do you pronounce impingement?
Say im-PINJ-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈpɪndʒmənt/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpɪndʒmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impingement?
Impingement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PINJ). Broken into parts: im · PINJ · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say impingement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˈpɪndʒmənt/ and the British form is /ɪmˈpɪndʒmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.