How to pronounce aggression
Say it like uh-GRESH-un. Aggression has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRESH).
- uh
- GRESH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aggression 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.
- GRESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aggression
American and British speakers say aggression in essentially the same way: /əˈɡrɛʃən/ in the US and /əˈɡrɛʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-GRESH-un.
What does aggression mean?
- The act of initiating hostilities or invasion.
- The practice or habit of launching attacks.
- Hostile or destructive behavior or actions.
Where does aggression come from?
From Middle French aggression, from Latin aggressio, from aggressus, past participle of aggredior (“to approach, address, attack”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with aggression
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aggression.
Questions about saying aggression
How do you pronounce aggression?
Say uh-GRESH-un. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡrɛʃən/. In British English it is /əˈɡrɛʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aggression?
Aggression has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRESH). Broken into parts: uh · GRESH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say aggression the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈɡrɛʃən/ and the British form is /əˈɡrɛʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.