How to Pronounce "pressed for time"
expression
ˈpɹɛst/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈtaɪm
PREST-fer-TIME
pɹˈɛst/ /fˈɔː/ /tˈaɪm
prest-faw-TIME
Definition
If you are pressed for time, you have very little time to do something because you are busy or in a hurry.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹɛst/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈtaɪm
British English
pɹˈɛst/ /fˈɔː/ /tˈaɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PREST-fer-TIME
UK
prest-faw-TIME
Listen in Context
Sorry, I can't stay long—I'm pressed for time.
She was pressed for time and couldn't finish her homework.
If you're pressed for time, you can skip the last section.
I wish I could help, but I'm really pressed for time right now.