How to Pronounce "oppressors"
word
əˈpɹɛsɝz
uh-PRES-urz
əpɹˈɛsəz
uh-PRES-uhz
Definition
People or groups who use power to treat others cruelly or unfairly, keeping them down and denying them freedom or rights.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈpɹɛsɝz
British English
əpɹˈɛsəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-PRES-urz
UK
uh-PRES-uhz
Listen in Context
The people rose up against their oppressors.
Many stories talk about heroes defeating oppressors.
The oppressors took away their freedom.
Living under oppressors for years changed the country forever.