How to Pronounce Presses

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɹɛsɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “presses”

"presses" has 2 syllables: press-es. It rhymes with tresses and possesses, if that helps it stick.

What does presses mean?

noun

  1. A device used to apply pressure to an item.

    “a flower press”

  2. A printing machine.

    “Stop the presses!”

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.

Synonyms

closetcupboardpantrypress-gangprinting pressdepresshitstrikeemphasizehug

Words that rhyme with presses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tressespossessesaddressesexcessesprofessesexpressesstressescoalescessuccessesprogressesassessesdepresses

Related words

pressurecompresspushsqueezecrushconstrictweighinsistence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "presses"?▾

"Presses" has 2 syllables: press · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "presses"?▾

The IPA transcription of "presses" is /ˈpɹɛsɪz/.

What does "presses" mean?▾

Presses: A device used to apply pressure to an item.

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