impress

/ɪmˈprɛs/

Syllables im·press

Stress im-PRESS

Phonics Breakdown

im

/ɪm/

short i

press

/prɛs/

blend+short e

Meaning

to make someone feel admiration or respect

Sound Reference

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im=/ɪm/(impossible) + press=/prɛs/(press)

Example

Her skills really impress the audience.