How to Pronounce Duress

To pronounce "duress", say DUR-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /djʊˈɹɛs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/djʊˈɹɛs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “duress”

"duress" has 2 syllables: dur-ess.

What does duress mean?

noun

  1. Harsh treatment.
  2. Constraint by threat.

verb

  1. To put under duress; to pressure.

    “Someone was duressing her.”

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Related words

forcedforciblecoercivecoercecoercionenforcementimpositionoppression

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "duress"?▾

"Duress" has 2 syllables: dur · ess.

What is the IPA transcription of "duress"?▾

The IPA transcription of "duress" is /djʊˈɹɛs/.

What does "duress" mean?▾

Duress: Harsh treatment.

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