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press
Definition:
(nou) the state of demanding notice or attention (nou) the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines (nou) a machine used for printing (nou) a dense crowd of people (nou) a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes (nou) clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use (nou) any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids (nou) a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead (nou) the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
Phonetic Transcription:
pres
Examples:
A controversy followed the printing of his obituary in the press.
The advent of the printing press facilitated the exchange of ideas.
The case was popularized by the press.
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Common mistakes of press pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some may pronounce "press" with a long vowel sound, like "prēss". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /prɛs/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound, similar to "bed".
- Overemphasizing the final consonant: A common mistake is to overly stress the "s" in "press", making it sound like "presse". The correct pronunciation is /prɛs/, with a balanced emphasis on both the "p" and "s". Tip: Say "press" quickly to maintain balance.
- Ignoring the initial consonant cluster: Some learners might omit the "pr" sound in "press", pronouncing it as "ess". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation begins with /pr/. Tip: Practice saying "pr" with words like "print" to strengthen the cluster.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "press" with "prize" or "prez", leading to mispronunciation. The correct pronunciation is /prɛs/. Tip: Use context to differentiate these words and practice each one distinctly.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some might mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "press" as if it were two syllables, like "pre-ss". This is wrong. The correct pronunciation is a single syllable /prɛs/. Tip: Remember that "press" is a one-syllable word, keeping the stress on the initial sound.