How to Pronounce "suppression"
word
səˈpɹɛʃən
suh-PRESH-uhn
səpɹˈɛʃən
suh-PRESH-uhn
Definition
The act of stopping something from happening, especially by force; or preventing feelings, activities, or information from being expressed or made public.
IPA Transcription
American English
səˈpɹɛʃən
British English
səpɹˈɛʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-PRESH-uhn
UK
suh-PRESH-uhn
Listen in Context
The suppression of facts is harmful to society.
They criticized the suppression of free speech.
Anger suppression can cause stress.
The government’s suppression of the protest drew international attention.