How to Pronounce Impressed

To pronounce "impressed", say IMPR-ess-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪmˈpɹɛst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪmˈpɹɛst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “impressed”

"impressed" has 3 syllables: impr-ess-ed. It rhymes with manifest and crest, if that helps it stick.

What does impressed mean?

verb

  1. To affect (someone) strongly and often favourably.

    “You impressed me with your command of Urdu.”

  2. To make an impression, to be impressive.

    “Henderson impressed in his first game as captain.”

adjective

  1. Strongly affected, especially favourably
  2. Stamped, under pressure

Synonyms

pressgangcut a figureimprintprintstampconfiscateimpoundseize

Antonyms

unimpressed

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Words that rhyme with impressed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

manifestcrestdetestdistressedjestacquiescedrestchestarrestbequestrequestabreast

Related words

affectedimpressiveconvincedsensitivetouchedmovedflatteredpleased

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "impressed"?▾

"Impressed" has 3 syllables: impr · ess · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "impressed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "impressed" is /ɪmˈpɹɛst/.

What does "impressed" mean?▾

Impressed: To affect (someone) strongly and often favourably.

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