Compression

Definition of Compression

Compression is the act of pressing something together or making it smaller.

How should Compression divide into syllables

The word 'compression' has three syllables. The vowels in this word are 'o', 'e', and 'i'. The consonants are 'c', 'm', 'p', 'r', 's', and 'n'.

Part of Speech - Compression

I put compression socks on to help my legs feel better.

I need to compression this file to make it smaller.

Sentences with Compression

• I need to use compression to make this box fit in the car.
• My mom wears compression stockings to help her legs feel better.
• The compression on my bike brakes is too tight.
• The doctor used compression to stop the bleeding.
• The compression on my chest made it hard to breathe.
• The compression waves from the explosion shattered the windows.
• The compression force of the machine was too strong for the material.
• Compression therapy helped speed up my recovery.
• I learned how to do compression molding in my science class.
• The compression fracture in his spine made it hard for him to walk.

Quotes with Compression

• The compression of the most vulgar word into a monosyllable is a triumph of the human spirit.
• I think it's important for people to realize that even the compression process on a CD will change the sound if you don't do it properly.
• The compression of history is always hazardous.
• I like the compression of the 19th century, and I'm not really a fan of the 20th century, in terms of literature or music.
• The tension and compression in the music make it more of a film score.
• The compression of the world and the instantaneous communication of information, thanks to the internet and cell phones, is going to make the world a smaller place.
• The compression of space and time makes it possible to live in one place and work in another.
• The compression of the news cycle means that we're all constantly bombarded with information, and it's hard to know what's important and what's not.
• Compression is the key to a great guitar sound.
• The compression of experience into a few days or a few hours can be transformative.

Number of characters in Compression

11 ( c, o, m, p, r, e, s, s, i, o, n )

Unique letters in Compression

9 ( c, o, m, p, r, e, s, i, n )

Compression Backwards

noisserpmoc

Phonetic Transcription of Compression

IPA (International): kʌˈmpreʃʌn

ARA (American): kʌˈmprɛʃʌn

EPA (English): kʌˈmpreʃʌn

KAH-MPREH-SHAH-N