How to pronounce repressions
Say it like ree-PRESH-unz. Repressions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRESH).
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- ree
- PRESH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repressions 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.
- PRESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of repressions
American and British speakers say repressions in essentially the same way: /riˈprɛʃənz/ in the US and /riˈprɛʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-PRESH-unz.
What does repressions mean?
- plural of repression How to pronounce repression
Questions about saying repressions
How do you pronounce repressions?
Say ree-PRESH-unz. The American pronunciation is /riˈprɛʃənz/. In British English it is /riˈprɛʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repressions?
Repressions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRESH). Broken into parts: ree · PRESH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say repressions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈprɛʃənz/ and the British form is /riˈprɛʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.