How to Pronounce Pressing

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɹɛsɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pressing”

"pressing" has 2 syllables: press-ing. It rhymes with blessing and distressing, if that helps it stick.

What does pressing 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.

noun

  1. The application of pressure by a press or other means.
  2. A metal or plastic part made with a press.

adjective

  1. Needing urgent attention.
  2. Insistent, earnest, or persistent.

Synonyms

depresshitstrikeemphasizehugimpelinculcateurge

Words that rhyme with pressing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blessingdistressingcaressingdepressingsuppressingacquiescingdressingcoalescingprogressingpossessingassessingtransgressing

Related words

urgentpressureimperativeexigentexigencyurgentlyinsistentdemanding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pressing"?▾

"Pressing" has 2 syllables: press · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "pressing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pressing" is /ˈpɹɛsɪŋ/.

What does "pressing" mean?▾

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

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