How to Pronounce "suppressing"
word
səˈpɹɛsɪŋ
suh-PRES-ing
səpɹˈɛsɪŋ
suh-PRES-ing
Definition
Stopping something from happening, being seen, or being expressed, especially feelings, information, or actions.
IPA Transcription
American English
səˈpɹɛsɪŋ
British English
səpɹˈɛsɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-PRES-ing
UK
suh-PRES-ing
Listen in Context
She is suppressing her laughter in class.
The government is suppressing the news.
He is suppressing his anger at work.
I keep suppressing how I really feel because I don’t want to upset anyone.