How to Pronounce Pressed

To pronounce "pressed", say PRESS-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /pɹɛst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/pɹɛst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pressed”

"pressed" has 2 syllables: press-ed. It rhymes with manifest and crest, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: prest — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pressed mean?

verb

  1. To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.
  2. To activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it.

adjective

  1. Under strain or deprivation

    “He found himself hard pressed.”

  2. Recruited by a press gang

Synonyms

depresshitstrikeemphasizehugimpelinculcateurge

Words that rhyme with pressed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

manifestcrestdetestdistressedjestimpressedacquiescedrestchestarrestbequestrequest

Related words

ironedpressurizedrushedstressedpressuredrivensupportedeager

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pressed"?▾

"Pressed" has 2 syllables: press · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "pressed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pressed" is /pɹɛst/.

What does "pressed" mean?▾

Pressed: To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.

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