How to Pronounce "impress on"
expression
ˈɪmˌpɹɛs/, /ˌɪmˈpɹɛs/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
im-PRESS on
ˈɪmpɹɛs/ /ˈɒn
im-PRESS on
Definition
To make someone understand or remember something very clearly, often by repeating or emphasizing its importance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪmˌpɹɛs/, /ˌɪmˈpɹɛs/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ˈɪmpɹɛs/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-PRESS on
UK
im-PRESS on
Listen in Context
The teacher tried to impress on the students the value of honesty.
Parents wanted to impress on their child the need to look both ways before crossing the street.
Please impress on him how important this deadline is.
I've tried to impress on my kids that health comes before everything else.