How to Pronounce "press on"
expression
ˈpɹɛs/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
PRESS-ahn
pɹˈɛs/ /ˈɒn
press-ON
Definition
To keep going with determination, especially when something is difficult or there are problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹɛs/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
pɹˈɛs/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRESS-ahn
UK
press-ON
Listen in Context
Even though it was raining, they decided to press on with the hike.
He told us to press on until we finished the job.
You must press on if you want to succeed.
It got tough in the middle, but we just had to press on and finish the project.