How to pronounce regressive
Say it like ruh-GRES-iv. Regressive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRES).
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- ruh
- GRES
- iv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regressive 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.
- 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 regressive
American and British speakers say regressive in essentially the same way: /rəˈɡrɛsɪv/ in the US and /rəˈɡrɛsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: ruh-GRES-iv.
What does regressive mean?
- That tends to return, revert or regress.
- Whose rate decreases as the taxed amount increases.
Where does regressive come from?
Borrowed from Latin regressīvus, equivalent to regress + -ive.
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Words that rhyme with regressive
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Questions about saying regressive
How do you pronounce regressive?
Say ruh-GRES-iv. The American pronunciation is /rəˈɡrɛsɪv/. In British English it is /rəˈɡrɛsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regressive?
Regressive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRES). Broken into parts: ruh · GRES · iv.
Do Americans and Brits say regressive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈɡrɛsɪv/ and the British form is /rəˈɡrɛsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.