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