How to Pronounce "decompressing"
word
ˌdiːkəmˈprɛsɪŋ
dee-kuhm-PRES-ing
dˌiːkəmpɹˈɛsɪŋ
dee-kuhm-PRES-ing
Definition
'Decompressing' means either removing physical pressure (for example, air or gas) or relaxing and relieving stress after being tense or busy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdiːkəmˈprɛsɪŋ
British English
dˌiːkəmpɹˈɛsɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dee-kuhm-PRES-ing
UK
dee-kuhm-PRES-ing
Listen in Context
After the dive, the scientists started decompressing slowly.
He enjoys decompressing by reading a book in the evening.
The program is decompressing the files now.
I spent Sunday just decompressing after a crazy week.