How to pronounce aggress
Say it like uh-GRES. Aggress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRES).
- uh
- GRES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aggress pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of aggress
American and British speakers say aggress in essentially the same way: /əˈɡrɛs/ in the US and /əˈɡrɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-GRES.
What does aggress mean?
- Aggression.
- To set upon; to attack.
- To commit the first act of hostility or offense against; to begin a quarrel or controversy with someone; to make an attack against someone.
Where does aggress come from?
From Latin aggressum, past participle of aggredi (“to attack, assail, approach, go to”), from ad (“to”) + gradi (“to walk, go”), from gradus (“step”); see grade.
Words that rhyme with aggress
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aggress.
Questions about saying aggress
How do you pronounce aggress?
Say uh-GRES. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡrɛs/. In British English it is /əˈɡrɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aggress?
Aggress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRES). Broken into parts: uh · GRES.
Do Americans and Brits say aggress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈɡrɛs/ and the British form is /əˈɡrɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.