How to pronounce impinges
Say it like im-PIN-jiz. Impinges has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIN).
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- im
- PIN
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impinges 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.
- PINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of impinges
American and British speakers say impinges in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈpɪndʒɪz/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈpɪndʒɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PIN-jiz.
What does impinges mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of impinge How to pronounce impinge
Questions about saying impinges
How do you pronounce impinges?
Say im-PIN-jiz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɪndʒɪz/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpɪndʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impinges?
Impinges has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIN). Broken into parts: im · PIN · jiz.
Do Americans and Brits say impinges the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈpɪndʒɪz/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈpɪndʒɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.