How to Pronounce "pressurizing"
word
ˈpɹɛʃɝˌaɪzɪŋ
PRESH-ur-eye-zing
ˈprɛʃəraɪzɪŋ
PRESH-uh-rye-zing
Definition
Applying or maintaining pressure, especially by filling an enclosed space with air or gas. It can also metaphorically mean putting someone under pressure to do something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹɛʃɝˌaɪzɪŋ
British English
ˈprɛʃəraɪzɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRESH-ur-eye-zing
UK
PRESH-uh-rye-zing
Listen in Context
The engineers are pressurizing the cabin before takeoff.
This machine needs pressurizing to work correctly.
They are pressurizing the pipes to test for leaks.
Stop pressurizing the team—they're doing their best.