How to Pronounce "improvise on"
expression
ˈɪmpɹəˌvaɪz/, /ˌɪmpɹəˈvaɪz/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
IM-pruh-vyze ON
ˈɪmpɹəvˌaɪz/ /ˈɒn
IM-pruh-vyze ON
Definition
To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation, typically building on a topic, idea, or piece of music.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪmpɹəˌvaɪz/, /ˌɪmpɹəˈvaɪz/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ˈɪmpɹəvˌaɪz/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IM-pruh-vyze ON
UK
IM-pruh-vyze ON
Listen in Context
He can improvise on any melody at the piano.
The actor had to improvise on the script when he forgot his lines.
Children love to improvise on simple stories during playtime.
When the jazz band performs, they always improvise on each other's solos.