How to pronounce oppressions
Say it like uh-PRESH-unz. Oppressions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRESH).
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- uh
- PRESH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oppressions 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.
- PRESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oppressions
American and British speakers say oppressions in essentially the same way: /əˈprɛʃənz/ in the US and /əˈprɛʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PRESH-unz.
What does oppressions mean?
- plural of oppression How to pronounce oppression
Questions about saying oppressions
How do you pronounce oppressions?
Say uh-PRESH-unz. The American pronunciation is /əˈprɛʃənz/. In British English it is /əˈprɛʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oppressions?
Oppressions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRESH). Broken into parts: uh · PRESH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say oppressions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈprɛʃənz/ and the British form is /əˈprɛʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.