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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable pressed
  • 9 letters
Syllables
im-pressed: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Here -ed is just a /t/ sound, not a new syllable: it only adds one after t or d (want-ed).
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: im-PRESSED.
Pronunciation
/ɪmˈprɛst/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as im-pressed.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide impressed into syllables?

impressed divides as im-pressed. im-pressed: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Here -ed is just a /t/ sound, not a new syllable: it only adds one after t or d (want-ed).

How many syllables are in impressed?

Impressed has 2 syllables (im-pressed).

Which syllable is stressed in impressed?

The stressed syllable in impressed is pressed. The 2nd syllable is stressed: im-PRESSED.

How do you pronounce impressed?

/ɪmˈprɛst/ in American English.