How to pronounce impressing
Say it like im-PRES-ing. Impressing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES).
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- im
- PRES
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impressing 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.
- PRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of impressing
American and British speakers say impressing in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈprɛsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈprɛsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PRES-ing.
What does impressing mean?
- present participle and gerund of impress How to pronounce impress
Words that rhyme with impressing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of impressing.
Questions about saying impressing
How do you pronounce impressing?
Say im-PRES-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈprɛsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈprɛsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impressing?
Impressing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES). Broken into parts: im · PRES · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say impressing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈprɛsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈprɛsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.