How to Pronounce Oppressor

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

OPPR-ess-or

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💡 Tip for remembering “oppressor”

"oppressor" has 3 syllables: oppr-ess-or. It rhymes with successor and dresser, if that helps it stick.

What does oppressor mean?

noun

  1. Someone who oppresses another or others.

Antonyms

liberator

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Words that rhyme with oppressor

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successordresserpredecessorassessorprofessortransgressorblesserlessorpossessorstressorcessorprocessor

Related words

repressiveoppressionistsuppressoropponentoppresseeopposeroppugneroppugnant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oppressor"?▾

"Oppressor" has 3 syllables: oppr · ess · or.

What does "oppressor" mean?▾

Oppressor: Someone who oppresses another or others.

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