How to pronounce repress
Say it like ree-PRES. Repress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES).
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- ree
- PRES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repress pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- PRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of repress
American and British speakers say repress in essentially the same way: /riˈprɛs/ in the US and /riˈprɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-PRES.
What does repress mean?
- To forcefully prevent an upheaval from developing further.“to repress rebellion or sedition”
- To check; to keep back.
- To press again.“to repress a vinyl record”
- A record pressed again; a repressing.
Where does repress come from?
Ultimately from Latin repressus, the perfect passive participle of reprimō (“to repress”).
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Words that rhyme with repress
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Questions about saying repress
How do you pronounce repress?
Say ree-PRES. The American pronunciation is /riˈprɛs/. In British English it is /riˈprɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repress?
Repress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES). Broken into parts: ree · PRES.
Do Americans and Brits say repress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈprɛs/ and the British form is /riˈprɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.