How to Pronounce Oppression

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/əˈpɹɛʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “oppression”

"oppression" has 3 syllables: oppr-ess-ion. It rhymes with expression and discretion, if that helps it stick.

What does oppression mean?

noun

  1. The exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.
  2. The act of oppressing, or the state of being oppressed.

    “The oppression of the poor by the aristocracy was one cause of the French Revolution.”

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Words that rhyme with oppression

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expressiondiscretionobsessionconcessionimpressionprogressionquestionaccessionregressiondigressionpossessionaggression

Related words

oppressivenesssubjugationoppressedrepressiverepressionsuppressingsuppressionduress

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oppression"?▾

"Oppression" has 3 syllables: oppr · ess · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "oppression"?▾

The IPA transcription of "oppression" is /əˈpɹɛʃən/.

What does "oppression" mean?▾

Oppression: The exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.

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