How to pronounce degression
Say it like dih-GRESH-un. Degression has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRESH).
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- dih
- GRESH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Degression pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 degression
American and British speakers say degression in essentially the same way: /dɪˈɡrɛʃən/ in the US and /dɪˈɡrɛʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-GRESH-un.
What does degression mean?
- Degressive taxation, a system of progressive decreases in a rate of taxation (as tariffs etc.) below certain benchmarks.
- Degressive description, a system of varying descriptions of a book in accordance to its importance or available space.
Where does degression come from?
From Latin degressio, from degressus + -io (“forming abstract nouns from verbs”), past perfect participle of degredi (“to descend by steps”), from de- (“down”) + gradi (“to step, walk, go”).
Words that rhyme with degression
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of degression.
Questions about saying degression
How do you pronounce degression?
Say dih-GRESH-un. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈɡrɛʃən/. In British English it is /dɪˈɡrɛʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in degression?
Degression has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRESH). Broken into parts: dih · GRESH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say degression the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈɡrɛʃən/ and the British form is /dɪˈɡrɛʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.