im·ped·i·ment 
/ɪmˈpɛdəmənt/ noun
plural im·ped·i·ments /ɪmˈpɛdəmənt/ noun [count] 1 : something that makes it difficult to do or complete something : something that interferes with movement or progress — often + to ▪ There were no legal impediments to the deal. 2 : a condition that makes it difficult to speak normally
▪ a speech impediment
▪ a speech impediment
