How to Pronounce "improvising"
word
ˈɪmpɹəˌvaɪzɪŋ
IM-pruh-VY-zing
ˈɪmpɹəvˌaɪzɪŋ
IM-pruh-VY-zing
Definition
Making or doing something without planning ahead, using whatever is available at the moment. It often means thinking or acting quickly and creatively.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪmpɹəˌvaɪzɪŋ
British English
ˈɪmpɹəvˌaɪzɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IM-pruh-VY-zing
UK
IM-pruh-VY-zing
Listen in Context
She is improvising a meal with what she has in the fridge.
The teacher started improvising when the projector broke.
They are improvising a play for the children.
I wasn't ready for the meeting, so I just started improvising.