How to pronounce impressed
Say it like im-PREST. Impressed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREST).
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- im
- PREST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impressed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PRESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of impressed
American and British speakers say impressed in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈprɛst/ in the US and /ɪmˈprɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PREST.
What does impressed mean?
- deeply or markedly affected or influenced
Words that rhyme with impressed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of impressed.
Questions about saying impressed
How do you pronounce impressed?
Say im-PREST. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈprɛst/. In British English it is /ɪmˈprɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impressed?
Impressed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREST). Broken into parts: im · PREST.
Do Americans and Brits say impressed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈprɛst/ and the British form is /ɪmˈprɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.