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