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