How to pronounce progressives
Say it like pro-GRES-ivz. Progressives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRES).
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- pro
- GRES
- ivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Progressives 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.
- ivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of progressives
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pro-GRES-ivz.
What does progressives mean?
- plural of progressive How to pronounce progressive
Questions about saying progressives
How do you pronounce progressives?
Say pro-GRES-ivz. The American pronunciation is /prɑˈɡrɛsɪvz/. In British English it is /prɒˈɡrɛsɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in progressives?
Progressives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRES). Broken into parts: pro · GRES · ivz.
Is progressives pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /prɒˈɡrɛsɪvz/ (pro-GRES-ivz).