How to pronounce aggressively
Say it like uh-GRES-iv-lee. Aggressively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRES).
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- uh
- GRES
- iv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aggressively 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.
- ivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of aggressively
American and British speakers say aggressively in essentially the same way: /əˈɡrɛsɪvli/ in the US and /əˈɡrɛsɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-GRES-iv-lee.
What does aggressively mean?
- in an aggressive manner“she was being sharply questioned”
Where does aggressively come from?
From aggressive + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with aggressively
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Questions about saying aggressively
How do you pronounce aggressively?
Say uh-GRES-iv-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡrɛsɪvli/. In British English it is /əˈɡrɛsɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aggressively?
Aggressively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRES). Broken into parts: uh · GRES · iv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say aggressively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈɡrɛsɪvli/ and the British form is /əˈɡrɛsɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.