repression

/rɪˈprɛʃən/

Syllables re·pres·sion

Stress re-PRESS-ion

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɪ/

short i

press

/prɛs/

short e

ion

/ʃən/

-tion ending

Meaning

the act of controlling or suppressing thoughts, feelings, or people by force

Sound Reference

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re=/rɪ/(remain) + press=/prɛs/(press) + ion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Political repression often leads to public unrest.