How to pronounce acupressure
Say it like AK-yoo-presh-er. Acupressure has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- yoo
- presh
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acupressure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- preshGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of acupressure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AK-yoo-presh-uh.
What does acupressure mean?
- An alternative medicine technique, derived from acupuncture, in which physical pressure is applied to acupoints.
- An act or instance of applying an acupressure technique.
- A mode of arresting hemorrhage resulting from wounds or surgical operations, by passing under the divided vessel a needle, the ends of which are left exposed externally on the cutaneous surface.
Where does acupressure come from?
Blend of acupuncture + pressure.
Questions about saying acupressure
How do you pronounce acupressure?
Say AK-yoo-presh-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈækjuˌprɛʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈækjuˌprɛʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acupressure?
Acupressure has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · yoo · presh · er.
Is acupressure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈækjuˌprɛʃə/ (AK-yoo-presh-uh).