How to pronounce oppressor
Say it like uh-PRES-er. Oppressor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES).
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- uh
- PRES
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oppressor 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of oppressor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-PRES-uh.
What does oppressor mean?
- Someone who oppresses another or others.
Where does oppressor come from?
From Middle English oppressour, from Old French opressor and Latin oppressor; equivalent to oppress + -or.
Words that rhyme with oppressor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oppressor.
Questions about saying oppressor
How do you pronounce oppressor?
Say uh-PRES-er. The American pronunciation is /əˈprɛsɚ/. In British English it is /əˈprɛsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oppressor?
Oppressor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES). Broken into parts: uh · PRES · er.
Is oppressor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈprɛsə/ (uh-PRES-uh).