How to pronounce progressively
Say it like pro-GRES-iv-lee. Progressively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRES).
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- pro
- GRES
- iv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Progressively pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- proKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of progressively
American and British speakers say progressively in essentially the same way: /prɑˈɡrɛsɪvli/ in the US and /prəˈɡrɛsɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-GRES-iv-lee.
What does progressively mean?
- In a progressive manner.“increase something progressively”
- As part of a progression.
Where does progressively come from?
From progressive + -ly.
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Questions about saying progressively
How do you pronounce progressively?
Say pro-GRES-iv-lee. The American pronunciation is /prɑˈɡrɛsɪvli/. In British English it is /prəˈɡrɛsɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in progressively?
Progressively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRES). Broken into parts: pro · GRES · iv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say progressively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɑˈɡrɛsɪvli/ and the British form is /prəˈɡrɛsɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.