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How to pronounce stress
Say it like this: /stɹɛs/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does stress mean?
nounA physical, chemical, infective agent aggressing an organism.
Aggression toward an organism resulting in a response in an attempt to restore previous conditions.
The internal distribution of force across a small boundary per unit area of that boundary (pressure) within a body. It causes strain or deformation and is typically symbolised by σ or τ.
verbTo apply force to (a body or structure) causing strain.
To apply emotional pressure to (a person or animal).
To suffer stress; to worry or be agitated.
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