How to pronounce presses
Say it like PRES-uz. Presses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRES).
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- PRES
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Presses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of presses
American and British speakers say presses in essentially the same way: /ˈprɛsəz/ in the US and /ˈprɛsəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRES-uz.
What does presses mean?
- plural of press How to pronounce press
- third-person singular simple present indicative of press How to pronounce press
Questions about saying presses
How do you pronounce presses?
Say PRES-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛsəz/. In British English it is /ˈprɛsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in presses?
Presses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRES). Broken into parts: PRES · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say presses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɛsəz/ and the British form is /ˈprɛsəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.