How to Pronounce Impairs

To pronounce "impairs", say IMP-airs — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

IMP-airs

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💡 Tip for remembering “impairs”

"impairs" has 2 syllables: imp-airs. It rhymes with airs and tears, if that helps it stick.

What does impairs mean?

verb

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

Synonyms

bluntdiminishhurtlessenmarreduceweakenworsen

Words that rhyme with impairs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

airstearsnightmaresforebearsaffairsdownstairsunawaresglaresupstairsbackstairstheirs

Related words

vitiatemarspoildefloweraffectsalterscompromisesconstrains

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "impairs"?▾

"Impairs" has 2 syllables: imp · airs.

What does "impairs" mean?▾

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

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