de-stress

Questions

What does de-stress mean?

Alternative form of destress.

Where does de-stress come from?

From de- + stress.

How to pronounce de-stress

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “de-stress”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “de-stress”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “de-stress” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.