pressing

/ˈprɛsɪŋ/

Syllables press·ing

Stress PRESS-ing

Phonics Breakdown

press

/prɛs/

short e

ing

/ɪŋ/

nasal ng

Meaning

urgent; needing immediate attention

Sound Reference

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press=/prɛs/(press) + ing=/ɪŋ/(sing)

Example

There is a pressing need to solve the problem.