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How to pronounce pressure in American English

“pressure” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. There's no pressure or so very little pressure, it's practically no pressure.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  2. are under tremendous pressure by their administrators. Tremendous pressure.

    Dept of Justice

  3. intracranial pressure and pressure in that and the Dr.

    NSF

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