repressive

/rɪˈpresɪv/

Syllables re·pres·sive

Stress re-PRES-sive

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɪ/

short i

press

/pres/

short e

ive

/ɪv/

schwa

Meaning

using force or control to suppress freedom, expression, or behavior

Sound Reference

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re=/rɪ/(repeat) + press=/pres/(press) + ive=/ɪv/(active)

Example

The repressive government limited free speech.