How to Pronounce "impressionist"
word
ˌɪmˈpɹɛʃənəst/, /ˌɪmˈpɹɛʃənɪst
im-PRESH-uh-nist
ɪmpɹˈɛʃənˌɪst
im-PRESH-uh-nist
Definition
An impressionist is either an artist who paints in the Impressionist style, focusing on light and color, or a performer who copies the voice and mannerisms of famous people for entertainment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪmˈpɹɛʃənəst/, /ˌɪmˈpɹɛʃənɪst
British English
ɪmpɹˈɛʃənˌɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-PRESH-uh-nist
UK
im-PRESH-uh-nist
Listen in Context
Claude Monet was an important impressionist painter.
She is a famous impressionist on TV who imitates politicians.
The art museum has a big impressionist section.
He's a talented impressionist—his celebrity voices always make me laugh.