How to Pronounce "make an impression on"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˌɪmˈpɹɛʃən/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
MAYK an im-PRESH-uhn on
mˈeɪk/ /ˈɐn/ /ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/ /ˈɒn
MAYK un im-PRESH-uhn on
Definition
To cause someone to notice and remember you or something you did, especially in a strong or positive way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˌɪmˈpɹɛʃən/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
mˈeɪk/ /ˈɐn/ /ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK an im-PRESH-uhn on
UK
MAYK un im-PRESH-uhn on
Listen in Context
He wanted to make an impression on his new teacher.
Wear something nice if you want to make an impression on your boss.
The presentation really made an impression on the audience.
It only takes a few seconds to make an impression on someone new.