How to Pronounce "stress"
word
/ˈstɹɛs/
stres
/stɹˈɛs/
stres
Definition
Stress is pressure, worry, or mental tension caused by difficult situations. It can also mean special force given to a word or sound when speaking, or the act of emphasizing something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈstɹɛs/
British English
/stɹˈɛs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
stres
UK
stres
Listen in Context
Too much stress can make you tired.
The teacher asked us to stress the first syllable.
I want to stress that this rule is important.
Work has been really stressful lately, so I need a break.