How to Pronounce "improvised"
word
ˈɪmpɹəˌvaɪzd
IM-pruh-vyzd
ˈɪmpɹəvˌaɪzd
IM-pruv-eyzd
Definition
Made or done without any planning, using what is available at the moment. Often describes something created quickly to solve a problem.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪmpɹəˌvaɪzd
British English
ˈɪmpɹəvˌaɪzd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IM-pruh-vyzd
UK
IM-pruv-eyzd
Listen in Context
They built an improvised shelter out of blankets.
He gave an improvised speech at the ceremony.
We used improvised tools to fix the bike.
The band played an improvised song when the sound system failed.