How to Pronounce "pressured"
word
ˈpɹɛʃɝd
PRESH-erd
pɹˈɛʃəd
PRESH-uhd
Definition
Feeling forced or stressed to do something because of outside demands, or having someone push you to act a certain way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹɛʃɝd
British English
pɹˈɛʃəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRESH-erd
UK
PRESH-uhd
Listen in Context
She felt pressured to finish her homework quickly.
I was pressured into joining the team.
Many students feel pressured about exams.
He didn’t really want to go, but he felt pressured by his friends.