How to Pronounce Hampered

To pronounce "hampered", say HAMP-er-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

HAMP-er-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “hampered”

"hampered" has 3 syllables: hamp-er-ed. It rhymes with scampered and pampered, if that helps it stick.

What does hampered mean?

verb

  1. To put into a hamper.

    “Competition pigeons are hampered for the truck trip to the point of release where the race back starts.”

verb

  1. To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle
  2. To impede in motion or progress.

adjective

  1. Impeded or encumbered as if chained or fettered

Synonyms

embarrassencumberhinderensnareinveigle

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Words that rhyme with hampered

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scamperedpamperedunhamperedtampered

Related words

shacklehaltertrammelcramphinderhandicapbonddisadvantage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hampered"?▾

"Hampered" has 3 syllables: hamp · er · ed.

What does "hampered" mean?▾

Hampered: To put into a hamper.

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