How to pronounce oppressed
Say it like uh-PREST. Oppressed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREST).
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- uh
- PREST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oppressed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep 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 oppressed
American and British speakers say oppressed in essentially the same way: /əˈprɛst/ in the US and /əˈprɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PREST.
What does oppressed mean?
- burdened psychologically or mentally“laden with grief”“oppressed by a sense of failure”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with oppressed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oppressed.
Questions about saying oppressed
How do you pronounce oppressed?
Say uh-PREST. The American pronunciation is /əˈprɛst/. In British English it is /əˈprɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oppressed?
Oppressed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREST). Broken into parts: uh · PREST.
Do Americans and Brits say oppressed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈprɛst/ and the British form is /əˈprɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.