To pronounce "high-pressure", say HIGHPR-ess-ur-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"high-pressure" has 4 syllables: highpr-ess-ur-e.
adjective
“High-pressure situations can lead to nervous breakdowns.”
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"High-pressure" has 4 syllables: highpr · ess · ur · e.
High-pressure: Operating at relatively high pressure, such as several times atmospheric pressure.
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