How to pronounce impressionable
Say it like im-PRESH-uh-nuh-bul. Impressionable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRESH).
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- im
- PRESH
- uh
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impressionable 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.
- PRESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impressionable
American and British speakers say impressionable in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈprɛʃənəbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈprɛʃənəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PRESH-uh-nuh-bul.
What does impressionable mean?
- Being easily influenced (especially of young people).
- An impressionable person.
Where does impressionable come from?
From French impressionnable, equivalent to impression + -able.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying impressionable
How do you pronounce impressionable?
Say im-PRESH-uh-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈprɛʃənəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈprɛʃənəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impressionable?
Impressionable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRESH). Broken into parts: im · PRESH · uh · nuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say impressionable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈprɛʃənəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈprɛʃənəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.