How do you pronounce duress?

duress is pronounced as /djʊˈrɛs/.

⚖️duress

noun

/djʊˈrɛs/

threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something

She signed the contract under duress.

coercion, compulsion, intimidation, pressure

consent, free will, choice

under duress, act under duress, duress and coercion

Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.

a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally

All the inhabitants of a particular place; the number of people living in a country or region.

the joint connecting the thigh and the lower leg in humans

The endurance of pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining.

a calculated move or remark intended to gain an advantage, especially in chess or conversation