express

/ɪkˈsprɛs/

Syllables ex·press

Stress ex-PRESS

Phonics Breakdown

ex

/ɪks/

schwa

press

/prɛs/

short e

Meaning

to show or communicate a thought, feeling, or idea

Sound Reference

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ex=/ɪks/(exit) + press=/prɛs/(press)

Example

She tried to express her feelings clearly.