How to Pronounce "put pressure on"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈpɹɛʃɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
PUT PREH-sher AHN
pʊt/ /pɹˈɛʃɐ/ /ˈɒn
put PREH-shuh ON
Definition
To try to influence or persuade someone to do something by making them feel that they must act, often by insisting or reminding repeatedly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈpɹɛʃɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
pʊt/ /pɹˈɛʃɐ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT PREH-sher AHN
UK
put PREH-shuh ON
Listen in Context
They put pressure on the student to finish his homework.
My parents always put pressure on me to get good grades.
The boss put pressure on us to finish the project early.
Stop putting pressure on me—I need time to think.