How to pronounce progression
Say it like pruh-GRESH-un. Progression has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRESH).
- pruh
- GRESH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Progression pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 progression
American and British speakers say progression in essentially the same way: /prəˈɡrɛʃən/ in the US and /prəˈɡrɛʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-GRESH-un.
What does progression mean?
- The act of moving from one thing to another.“Make a natural progression from player to coach”
- The act of moving forward or proceeding in a course; motion onward.
- A sequence obtained by adding or multiplying each term by a constant.
Where does progression come from?
From Middle English progressioun, from Old French progression and its etymon Latin prōgressiō.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- swing
- sequence
- patterned advance
- progress
- advance
- procession
- advancement
- forward motion
Words that rhyme with progression
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of progression.
Questions about saying progression
How do you pronounce progression?
Say pruh-GRESH-un. The American pronunciation is /prəˈɡrɛʃən/. In British English it is /prəˈɡrɛʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in progression?
Progression has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRESH). Broken into parts: pruh · GRESH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say progression the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈɡrɛʃən/ and the British form is /prəˈɡrɛʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.