How to pronounce digressions
Say it like dy-GRESH-unz. Digressions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRESH).
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- dy
- GRESH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Digressions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- GRESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of digressions
American and British speakers say digressions in essentially the same way: /daɪˈɡrɛʃənz/ in the US and /daɪˈɡrɛʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-GRESH-unz.
What does digressions mean?
- plural of digression How to pronounce digression
Questions about saying digressions
How do you pronounce digressions?
Say dy-GRESH-unz. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈɡrɛʃənz/. In British English it is /daɪˈɡrɛʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in digressions?
Digressions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRESH). Broken into parts: dy · GRESH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say digressions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈɡrɛʃənz/ and the British form is /daɪˈɡrɛʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.