How to Pronounce "repressive"
word
ɹiˈpɹɛsɪv
ri-PRES-iv
ɹɪpɹˈɛsɪv
ri-PRES-iv
Definition
Describes actions, laws, or governments that control people by keeping their freedom limited, often using force or strict rules.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈpɹɛsɪv
British English
ɹɪpɹˈɛsɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-PRES-iv
UK
ri-PRES-iv
Listen in Context
The country has a repressive government.
They live under repressive laws.
The repressive measures stopped the protests.
Many journalists left the country because of its repressive regime.