How to Pronounce "impeachment"

word

ˌɪmˈpitʃmənt

im-PEECH-muhnt

ɪmpˈiːtʃmənt

im-PEECH-muhnt

Definition

Impeachment is the process by which a government official, like a president, is formally accused of serious wrongdoing and can be removed from office if found guilty.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˌɪmˈpitʃmənt

British English

ɪmpˈiːtʃmənt

Simplified Pronunciation

im-PEECH-muhnt

Listen in Context

The president faced impeachment after the scandal.

Impeachment is a serious part of government.

Most countries have laws about impeachment.

He was only the third president in history to go through impeachment.