How to Pronounce "impressionism"
word
ˌɪmˈpɹɛʃəˌnɪzəm
im-PRESH-uh-niz-um
ɪmpɹˈɛʃənˌɪzəm
im-PRESH-uhn-iz-um
Definition
Impressionism is a style of art, especially painting, that started in France in the late 1800s and focuses on showing the impression of a scene rather than detailed reality, often using light and color in new ways.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪmˈpɹɛʃəˌnɪzəm
British English
ɪmpɹˈɛʃənˌɪzəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-PRESH-uh-niz-um
UK
im-PRESH-uhn-iz-um
Listen in Context
Claude Monet is famous for his impressionism.
Many museums have collections of impressionism paintings.
Impressionism began in France in the 19th century.
If you like bright colors and scenes full of light, you'll probably enjoy impressionism.