How to pronounce impressionists
Say it like im-PRESH-uh-nists. Impressionists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRESH).
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- im
- PRESH
- uh
- nists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impressionists 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.
- nistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of impressionists
American and British speakers say impressionists in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈprɛʃənɪsts/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈprɛʃənɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PRESH-uh-nists.
What does impressionists mean?
- plural of impressionist How to pronounce impressionist
Questions about saying impressionists
How do you pronounce impressionists?
Say im-PRESH-uh-nists. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈprɛʃənɪsts/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈprɛʃənɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impressionists?
Impressionists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRESH). Broken into parts: im · PRESH · uh · nists.
Do Americans and Brits say impressionists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈprɛʃənɪsts/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈprɛʃənɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.