How do you spell Impediment?
Correct spelling
impediment
Remember: your feet get tangled in an impedimENT - think 'impede' plus 'ment'
Why is impediment spelled this way?
From Latin impedimentum, a hindrance. IN (in) + PES (foot). An impediment snares the feet — an obstacle that tangles your steps and slows your progress.
Common misspellings of impediment
impedamentimpediamentimpendiment
Example
His severe stutter was no impediment to becoming a successful public speaker.