How to pronounce digressive
Say it like dy-GRES-iv. Digressive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRES).
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- dy
- GRES
- iv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Digressive 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.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of digressive
American and British speakers say digressive in essentially the same way: /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/ in the US and /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-GRES-iv.
What does digressive mean?
- Marked by digression; rambling
- Being a digression; off-topic
Where does digressive come from?
From digress + -ive.
Words that rhyme with digressive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of digressive.
Questions about saying digressive
How do you pronounce digressive?
Say dy-GRES-iv. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/. In British English it is /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in digressive?
Digressive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRES). Broken into parts: dy · GRES · iv.
Do Americans and Brits say digressive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/ and the British form is /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.