How to pronounce compressing
Say it like kum-PRES-ing. Compressing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES).
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- kum
- PRES
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compressing 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.
- PRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of compressing
American and British speakers say compressing in essentially the same way: /kəmˈprɛsɪŋ/ in the US and /kəmˈprɛsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PRES-ing.
What does compressing mean?
- present participle and gerund of compress How to pronounce compress
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Words that rhyme with compressing
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Questions about saying compressing
How do you pronounce compressing?
Say kum-PRES-ing. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈprɛsɪŋ/. In British English it is /kəmˈprɛsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compressing?
Compressing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES). Broken into parts: kum · PRES · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say compressing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈprɛsɪŋ/ and the British form is /kəmˈprɛsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.