How to pronounce unimpressed
Say it like uhn-im-PREST. Unimpressed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PREST).
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- uhn
- im
- PREST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unimpressed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PRESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of unimpressed
American and British speakers say unimpressed in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnɪmˈprɛst/ in the US and /ˌʌnɪmˈprɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-im-PREST.
What does unimpressed mean?
- Not impressed.
- simple past and past participle of unimpress
Where does unimpressed come from?
From un- + impressed.
Words that rhyme with unimpressed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unimpressed.
Questions about saying unimpressed
How do you pronounce unimpressed?
Say uhn-im-PREST. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnɪmˈprɛst/. In British English it is /ˌʌnɪmˈprɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unimpressed?
Unimpressed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PREST). Broken into parts: uhn · im · PREST.
Do Americans and Brits say unimpressed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnɪmˈprɛst/ and the British form is /ˌʌnɪmˈprɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.