To pronounce "press", say PRESS — one syllable, IPA /pɹɛs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/pɹɛs/
IPA
"press" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with nonetheless and nevertheless, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: presse — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“a flower press”
“Stop the presses!”
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Press" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "press" is /pɹɛs/.
Press: A device used to apply pressure to an item.
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