How to Pronounce Oppressed

To pronounce "oppressed", say OPPR-ess-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈpɹɛst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/əˈpɹɛst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “oppressed”

"oppressed" has 3 syllables: oppr-ess-ed. It rhymes with manifest and crest, if that helps it stick.

What does oppressed mean?

verb

To keep down by unjust force.
“The rural poor were oppressed by the land-owners.”
To make sad or gloomy.
“We were oppressed by the constant grey skies.”

adjective

Subject to oppression.

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Words that rhyme with oppressed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

manifest crest detest distressed jest impressed acquiesced rest chest arrest bequest request

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oppressed"?▾

"Oppressed" has 3 syllables: oppr · ess · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "oppressed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "oppressed" is /əˈpɹɛst/.

What does "oppressed" mean?▾

Oppressed: To keep down by unjust force.

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