How to pronounce unimpaired
Say it like uhn-im-PAIRD. Unimpaired has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAIRD).
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- uhn
- im
- PAIRD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unimpaired pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PAIRDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of unimpaired
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-im-PAIRD.
What does unimpaired mean?
- Not impaired.
Where does unimpaired come from?
From un- + impaired.
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Words that rhyme with unimpaired
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Questions about saying unimpaired
How do you pronounce unimpaired?
Say uhn-im-PAIRD. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnɪmˈpɛrd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnɪmˈpɛəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unimpaired?
Unimpaired has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAIRD). Broken into parts: uhn · im · PAIRD.
Is unimpaired pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌʌnɪmˈpɛəd/ (uhn-im-PAIRD).