How to pronounce impressment
Say it like im-PRES-munt. Impressment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES).
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- im
- PRES
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impressment 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.
- PRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impressment
American and British speakers say impressment in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈprɛsmənt/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈprɛsmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PRES-munt.
What does impressment mean?
- The act of seizing for public use; impressing into public service, especially military service and (most often) naval service.
Where does impressment come from?
From impress + -ment.
Words that rhyme with impressment
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of impressment.
Questions about saying impressment
How do you pronounce impressment?
Say im-PRES-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈprɛsmənt/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈprɛsmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impressment?
Impressment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES). Broken into parts: im · PRES · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say impressment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈprɛsmənt/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈprɛsmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.