How to Pronounce "compresses"
word
ˈkɑmpɹɛsəz/, /kəmˈpɹɛsəz/, /kəmˈpɹɛsɪz
KAHM-pres-iz, kuhm-PRES-iz, kuhm-PRES-iz
kəmˈprɛsɪz
kuhm-PRES-iz
Definition
'Compresses' is the third person singular present of 'compress' (to press something to make it smaller or reduce its size), or the plural of 'compress' (a pad of cloth used to apply heat or cold to the body to reduce pain or swelling).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑmpɹɛsəz/, /kəmˈpɹɛsəz/, /kəmˈpɹɛsɪz
British English
kəmˈprɛsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAHM-pres-iz, kuhm-PRES-iz, kuhm-PRES-iz
UK
kuhm-PRES-iz
Listen in Context
The machine compresses the boxes to save space.
She uses cold compresses on her ankle to reduce swelling.
He compresses the file before sending it by email.
Applying warm compresses really helped ease my back pain.