How to Pronounce "impressive"
word
/ˌɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/
im-PRE-siv
/ɪmpɹˈɛsɪv/
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Definition
If something is impressive, it makes you admire it because it is very good, large, skillful, or important. It can describe people, performances, results, places, or achievements.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/
British English
/ɪmpɹˈɛsɪv/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-PRE-siv
UK
im-PRE-siv
Listen in Context
Your test score is very impressive.
She gave an impressive speech at school.
This building is really impressive.
For someone so new to the job, her progress has been pretty impressive.