How to pronounce compressed
Say it like kum-PREST. Compressed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREST).
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- kum
- PREST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compressed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PRESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of compressed
American and British speakers say compressed in essentially the same way: /kəmˈprɛst/ in the US and /kəmˈprɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PREST.
What does compressed mean?
- pressed tightly together“with lips compressed”
- reduced in volume by pressure“compressed air”
- flattened laterally along the whole length (e.g., certain leafstalks or flatfishes)
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Words that rhyme with compressed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of compressed.
Questions about saying compressed
How do you pronounce compressed?
Say kum-PREST. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈprɛst/. In British English it is /kəmˈprɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compressed?
Compressed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREST). Broken into parts: kum · PREST.
Do Americans and Brits say compressed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈprɛst/ and the British form is /kəmˈprɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.