How to pronounce unimpeded
Say it like uhn-im-PEE-did. Unimpeded has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE).
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- uhn
- im
- PEE
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unimpeded 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.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unimpeded
American and British speakers say unimpeded in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnɪmˈpidɪd/ in the US and /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-im-PEE-did.
What does unimpeded mean?
- Free from obstructions.“Please allow unimpeded access to the fire escape.”
Where does unimpeded come from?
From un- + impeded.
Words that rhyme with unimpeded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unimpeded.
Questions about saying unimpeded
How do you pronounce unimpeded?
Say uhn-im-PEE-did. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnɪmˈpidɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unimpeded?
Unimpeded has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE). Broken into parts: uhn · im · PEE · did.
Do Americans and Brits say unimpeded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnɪmˈpidɪd/ and the British form is /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.