How to pronounce oppresses
Say it like uh-PRES-iz. Oppresses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES).
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- uh
- PRES
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oppresses 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.
- PRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of oppresses
American and British speakers say oppresses in essentially the same way: /əˈprɛsɪz/ in the US and /əˈprɛsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PRES-iz.
What does oppresses mean?
- plural of oppress How to pronounce oppress
- third-person singular simple present indicative of oppress How to pronounce oppress
Questions about saying oppresses
How do you pronounce oppresses?
Say uh-PRES-iz. The American pronunciation is /əˈprɛsɪz/. In British English it is /əˈprɛsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oppresses?
Oppresses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES). Broken into parts: uh · PRES · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say oppresses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈprɛsɪz/ and the British form is /əˈprɛsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.