How to Pronounce "oppression"
word
/əˈpɹɛʃən/
uh-PRESH-uhn
/əpɹˈɛʃən/
uh-PRESH-uhn
Definition
Oppression is the unfair and cruel use of power to control or harm people, often by limiting their rights or freedoms.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈpɹɛʃən/
British English
/əpɹˈɛʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-PRESH-uhn
UK
uh-PRESH-uhn
Listen in Context
Many people have suffered under political oppression.
The law protects citizens from oppression.
They spoke about the history of oppression in their country.
Fighting oppression is at the heart of their movement.