How to Pronounce "compressing"
word
kəmˈpɹɛsɪŋ
kuhm-PRESS-ing
kəmpɹˈɛsɪŋ
kuhm-PRESS-ing
Definition
Making something smaller by pressing or squeezing it together, or by reducing its size, especially by removing air or making data files smaller.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəmˈpɹɛsɪŋ
British English
kəmpɹˈɛsɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhm-PRESS-ing
UK
kuhm-PRESS-ing
Listen in Context
She is compressing her clothes to fit in the suitcase.
The program is compressing the files to save space.
They are compressing the air in the cylinder.
Compressing photos before emailing makes things so much faster.