How to Pronounce "impress"
word
/ˈɪmˌpɹɛs/, /ˌɪmˈpɹɛs/
IM-pres (noun), im-PRES (verb)
/ˈɪmˌprɛs/, /ˌɪmˈprɛs/
IM-pres (noun), im-PRES (verb)
Definition
To make someone feel admiration, respect, or strong interest because of your quality, skill, behavior, or achievement. It can also mean to create a strong effect on someone's mind.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɪmˌpɹɛs/, /ˌɪmˈpɹɛs/
British English
/ˈɪmˌprɛs/, /ˌɪmˈprɛs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IM-pres (noun), im-PRES (verb)
UK
IM-pres (noun), im-PRES (verb)
Listen in Context
Her piano skills impressed the whole class.
He wants to impress his boss.
That movie did not impress me.
You don’t need to impress anyone—just be yourself.