How to pronounce repressing
Say it like ree-PRES-ing. Repressing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES).
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- ree
- PRES
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repressing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of repressing
American and British speakers say repressing in essentially the same way: /riˈprɛsɪŋ/ in the US and /riˈprɛsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-PRES-ing.
What does repressing mean?
- present participle and gerund of repress How to pronounce repress
- A second or subsequent pressing.
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Words that rhyme with repressing
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Questions about saying repressing
How do you pronounce repressing?
Say ree-PRES-ing. The American pronunciation is /riˈprɛsɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈprɛsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repressing?
Repressing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES). Broken into parts: ree · PRES · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say repressing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈprɛsɪŋ/ and the British form is /riˈprɛsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.