impair

/ɪmˈpɛər/

Syllables im·pair

Stress im-PAIR

Phonics Breakdown

im

/ɪm/

short i

pair

/pɛər/

r控元音

Meaning

to damage or weaken something

Sound Reference

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im=/ɪm/(impossible) + pair=/pɛər/(pair)

Example

Lack of sleep can impair your concentration.