How to pronounce impressionist
Say it like im-PRESH-uh-nust. Impressionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRESH).
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- im
- PRESH
- uh
- nust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impressionist 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.
- nustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impressionist
American and British speakers say impressionist in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈprɛʃənəst/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈprɛʃənəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PRESH-uh-nust.
What does impressionist mean?
- One who adheres to the theory or method of impressionism.
- A performer who does impressions; a mimic.
Where does impressionist come from?
Borrowed from French impressionniste.
Words that rhyme with impressionist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of impressionist.
Questions about saying impressionist
How do you pronounce impressionist?
Say im-PRESH-uh-nust. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈprɛʃənəst/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈprɛʃənəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impressionist?
Impressionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRESH). Broken into parts: im · PRESH · uh · nust.
Do Americans and Brits say impressionist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈprɛʃənəst/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈprɛʃənəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.