How to Pronounce "suppress"
word
/səˈpɹɛs/
suh-PRESS
/səpɹˈɛs/
suh-PRESS
Definition
To stop something from being seen, felt, or expressed, often by force or pressure. It can refer to holding back emotions, information, or stopping an action or movement.
IPA Transcription
American English
/səˈpɹɛs/
British English
/səpɹˈɛs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-PRESS
UK
suh-PRESS
Listen in Context
The police tried to suppress the protest.
He couldn't suppress his laughter.
Governments sometimes suppress information from the public.
She had to suppress her anger during the meeting to stay professional.