How to Pronounce "impediment"
word
ˌɪmˈpɛdəmənt
im-PED-uh-muhnt
ɪmpˈɛdɪmənt
im-PED-i-muhnt
Definition
An impediment is something that makes progress or movement difficult, such as an obstacle or barrier. It can also refer to a physical or communication difficulty, like a speech impediment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪmˈpɛdəmənt
British English
ɪmpˈɛdɪmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-PED-uh-muhnt
UK
im-PED-i-muhnt
Listen in Context
He overcame a serious impediment to finish the race.
A speech impediment can make communication difficult.
Lack of money is an impediment to education for some families.
There are legal impediments to buying property in that country.