How to Pronounce "repressing"
word
ɹiˈpɹɛsɪŋ
ri-PRESS-ing
ɹɪpɹˈɛsɪŋ
ri-PRESS-ing
Definition
Stopping yourself or others from expressing feelings, thoughts, or actions, often by force or pressure. It can refer to controlling emotions or preventing actions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈpɹɛsɪŋ
British English
ɹɪpɹˈɛsɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-PRESS-ing
UK
ri-PRESS-ing
Listen in Context
He is repressing his anger at work.
She keeps repressing her true feelings.
The government is repressing protests in the city.
He had trouble sleeping after repressing his stress for so long.