How to Pronounce "press charges"
expression
ˈpɹɛs/ /ˈtʃɑɹdʒəz/, /ˈtʃɑɹdʒɪz
PRES CHAR-jiz
pɹˈɛs/ /ˈt͡ʃɑːd͡ʒɪz
pres CHAR-jiz
Definition
To formally accuse someone of a crime to the police or authorities so that legal action can be started.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹɛs/ /ˈtʃɑɹdʒəz/, /ˈtʃɑɹdʒɪz
British English
pɹˈɛs/ /ˈt͡ʃɑːd͡ʒɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRES CHAR-jiz
UK
pres CHAR-jiz
Listen in Context
She decided to press charges after the theft.
Do you want to press charges against him?
The victim decided not to press charges.
If I were you, I wouldn’t hesitate to press charges.