To pronounce "repressiveness", say REPR-ess-iv-en-ess — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
repressiveness
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REPR-ess-iv-en-ess
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"repressiveness" has 5 syllables: repr-ess-iv-en-ess. It rhymes with depressiveness, if that helps it stick.
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"Repressiveness" has 5 syllables: repr · ess · iv · en · ess.
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