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How to pronounce pressure
Say it like this: /ˈpɹɛʃɚ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
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What does pressure mean?
nounA pressing; a force applied to a surface.
“Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding.”
The amount of force that is applied over a given area divided by the size of this area; force per unit area.
An amount of pressure.
verbTo encourage or heavily exert force or influence.
“Do not let anyone pressure you into buying something you do not want.”
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