repress

/rɪˈprɛs/

Syllables re·press

Stress re-PRESS

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɪ/

schwa

press

/prɛs/

short e

Meaning

to control or hold back feelings, actions, or people by force

Sound Reference

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re=/rɪ/(return) + press=/prɛs/(press)

Example

The government tried to repress the protest.