How to Pronounce Impairing

To pronounce "impairing", say IMP-air-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

IMP-air-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “impairing”

"impairing" has 3 syllables: imp-air-ing. It rhymes with bearing and raring, if that helps it stick.

What does impairing mean?

verb

  1. To weaken; to affect negatively; to have a diminishing effect on.
  2. To grow worse; to deteriorate.

noun

  1. Impairment

Synonyms

bluntdiminishhurtlessenmarreduceweakenworsen

Words that rhyme with impairing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bearingraringcaringdaringdespairingblaringglaringoverbearingflaringtearingsnaringpairing

Related words

vitiatemarspoildeflowerweakeningdamagingdisruptingdiminishing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "impairing"?▾

"Impairing" has 3 syllables: imp · air · ing.

What does "impairing" mean?▾

Impairing: To weaken; to affect negatively; to have a diminishing effect on.

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