How to pronounce pressing
Say it like PRES-ing. Pressing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRES).
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- PRES
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pressing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pressing
American and British speakers say pressing in essentially the same way: /ˈprɛsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈprɛsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRES-ing.
What does pressing mean?
- the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure“he gave the button a press”“he used pressure to stop the bleeding”
- a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press
- compelling immediate action“too pressing to permit of longer delay”“the urgent words `Hurry! Hurry!'”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with pressing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pressing.
Questions about saying pressing
How do you pronounce pressing?
Say PRES-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈprɛsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pressing?
Pressing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRES). Broken into parts: PRES · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say pressing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɛsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈprɛsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.