How to pronounce misimpression
Say it like mih-sim-PRESH-un. Misimpression has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRESH).
- mih
- sim
- PRESH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misimpression pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- simKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PRESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misimpression
American and British speakers say misimpression in essentially the same way: /mɪsɪmˈprɛʃən/ in the US and /mɪsɪmˈprɛʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-sim-PRESH-un.
What does misimpression mean?
- An inaccurate or misleading impression
Where does misimpression come from?
From mis- + impression.
Words that rhyme with misimpression
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misimpression.
Questions about saying misimpression
How do you pronounce misimpression?
Say mih-sim-PRESH-un. The American pronunciation is /mɪsɪmˈprɛʃən/. In British English it is /mɪsɪmˈprɛʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misimpression?
Misimpression has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRESH). Broken into parts: mih · sim · PRESH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say misimpression the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsɪmˈprɛʃən/ and the British form is /mɪsɪmˈprɛʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.