How to pronounce impressionistic
Say it like im-presh-uh-NIS-tik. Impressionistic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NIS).
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- im
- presh
- uh
- NIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impressionistic 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.
- preshGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of impressionistic
American and British speakers say impressionistic in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˌprɛʃəˈnɪstɪk/ in the US and /ˌɪmˌprɛʃəˈnɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-presh-uh-NIS-tik.
What does impressionistic mean?
- Pertaining to or characterized by impressionism.
- Based on subjective reactions or feelings; not systematically researched or arrived at.
- Based on impression rather than reason or fact; based on trying to impress somebody rather than trying for accuracy.
Where does impressionistic come from?
From impressionist + -ic, or from impression + -istic.
Words that rhyme with impressionistic
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Questions about saying impressionistic
How do you pronounce impressionistic?
Say im-presh-uh-NIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˌprɛʃəˈnɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˌprɛʃəˈnɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impressionistic?
Impressionistic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NIS). Broken into parts: im · presh · uh · NIS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say impressionistic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˌprɛʃəˈnɪstɪk/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˌprɛʃəˈnɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.