How to pronounce aggressor
Say it like uh-GRES-er. Aggressor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRES).
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- uh
- GRES
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aggressor 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of aggressor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-GRES-uh.
What does aggressor mean?
- The person or country that first attacks or makes an aggression; that begins hostility or a quarrel; an assailant.
Where does aggressor come from?
Derived from Latin aggressor (“attacker, assailant, aggressor”).
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Words that rhyme with aggressor
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Questions about saying aggressor
How do you pronounce aggressor?
Say uh-GRES-er. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡrɛsɚ/. In British English it is /əˈɡrɛsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aggressor?
Aggressor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRES). Broken into parts: uh · GRES · er.
Is aggressor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈɡrɛsə/ (uh-GRES-uh).