How to Pronounce "impression"
word
/ˌɪmˈpɹɛʃən/
im-PRE-shuhn
/ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
im-PRE-shuhn
Definition
An impression is the feeling or opinion you get about someone or something, especially when you first meet or experience it. It can also mean a mark or shape left by pressure, or an imitation of someone's voice or behavior.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪmˈpɹɛʃən/
British English
/ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-PRE-shuhn
UK
im-PRE-shuhn
Listen in Context
My first impression of the city was very positive.
Her shoes left an impression in the wet sand.
He did a funny impression of our math teacher.
I don't want to give the wrong impression, so let me explain what happened.