How to pronounce oppressors
Say it like uh-PRES-erz. Oppressors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES).
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- uh
- PRES
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oppressors 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of oppressors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-PRES-uz.
What does oppressors mean?
- plural of oppressor How to pronounce oppressor
Questions about saying oppressors
How do you pronounce oppressors?
Say uh-PRES-erz. The American pronunciation is /əˈprɛsɚz/. In British English it is /əˈprɛsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oppressors?
Oppressors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES). Broken into parts: uh · PRES · erz.
Is oppressors 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 /əˈprɛsəz/ (uh-PRES-uz).