How to pronounce impressions
Say it like im-PRESH-unz. Impressions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRESH).
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- im
- PRESH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impressions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impressions
American and British speakers say impressions in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈprɛʃənz/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈprɛʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PRESH-unz.
What does impressions mean?
- plural of impression How to pronounce impression
- third-person singular simple present indicative of impression How to pronounce impression
Questions about saying impressions
How do you pronounce impressions?
Say im-PRESH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈprɛʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈprɛʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impressions?
Impressions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRESH). Broken into parts: im · PRESH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say impressions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈprɛʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈprɛʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.