How to pronounce pressure
noun The force of something pressing on something else.
Written sound guide
PRESHer
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
Find the sounds
Break it down.
Give PRESH the strongest beat
The ss sounds like sh. Keep p and r together and stress PRESH.
01PRESHStrongest beat
02erLighter beat
Say it in context
Try a whole sentence.
“The nurse measured my blood pressure.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say pressure slowly. Give PRESH the strongest beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with pressure.
What should I check?
The ss sounds like sh. Keep p and r together and stress PRESH. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
