How to Pronounce Impending

To pronounce "impending", say IMP-end-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “impending”

"impending" has 3 syllables: imp-end-ing. It rhymes with condescending and ascending, if that helps it stick.

What does impending mean?

verb

  1. To hang or be suspended over (something); to overhang.
  2. Figuratively to hang over (someone) as a threat or danger.

noun

  1. Something that impends or threatens; an expected event.

adjective

  1. Approaching; drawing near; about to happen or expected to happen.

    “I have no time right now because of an impending paper submission deadline.”

Synonyms

imminentin the offingproximate

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Words that rhyme with impending

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

condescendingascendingtendingpendingdescendingintendingunendingcontendingblendingunbendingattendingpretending

Related words

imminentcloseupcomingforthcomingfutureimmediatenearincipient

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "impending"?▾

"Impending" has 3 syllables: imp · end · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "impending"?▾

The IPA transcription of "impending" is /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/.

What does "impending" mean?▾

Impending: To hang or be suspended over (something); to overhang.

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