Como Pronunciar "press upon"
expression
ˈpɹɛs/ /əˈpɑn
PRES uh-PAHN
pɹˈɛs/ /əpˈɒn
pres uh-PON
Definição
To put pressure on someone, usually to make them do something or to insist on something strongly. It can also mean something that weighs heavily or urgently in a situation.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈpɹɛs/ /əˈpɑn
Inglês Britânico
pɹˈɛs/ /əpˈɒn
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
PRES uh-PAHN
UK
pres uh-PON
Ouça em Contexto
The teacher pressed upon the importance of studying for the exam.
I felt the responsibility pressing upon me.
She pressed upon him the need to apologize.
With the deadline so close, the sense of urgency really pressed upon the whole team.