impressive

/ɪmˈprɛsɪv/

Syllables im·pres·sive

Stress im-PRES-sive

Phonics Breakdown

im

/ɪm/

short i

press

/prɛs/

short e

ive

/ɪv/

schwa

Meaning

causing admiration or respect because of size, quality, or skill

Sound Reference

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im=/ɪm/(impossible) + press=/prɛs/(press) + ive=/ɪv/(active)

Example

Her performance was truly impressive.