How to Pronounce Imprest

To pronounce "imprest", say IMPR-est — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɪmpɹɛst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɪmpɹɛst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “imprest”

"imprest" has 2 syllables: impr-est.

What does imprest mean?

noun

  1. An advance of funds, especially to a government service or employee.

verb

  1. To advance funds on loan.

Related words

predecessoradvanceprepaymentaccountsadvancesprepaymentsprestadvancement

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "imprest"?▾

"Imprest" has 2 syllables: impr · est.

What is the IPA transcription of "imprest"?▾

The IPA transcription of "imprest" is /ˈɪmpɹɛst/.

What does "imprest" mean?▾

Imprest: An advance of funds, especially to a government service or employee.

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