How to pronounce transgressed
Say it like tranz-GREST. Transgressed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GREST).
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- tranz
- GREST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transgressed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- GRESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of transgressed
American and British speakers say transgressed in essentially the same way: /trænzˈɡrɛst/ in the US and /trænzˈɡrɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: tranz-GREST.
What does transgressed mean?
- simple past and past participle of transgress How to pronounce transgress
Words that rhyme with transgressed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of transgressed.
Questions about saying transgressed
How do you pronounce transgressed?
Say tranz-GREST. The American pronunciation is /trænzˈɡrɛst/. In British English it is /trænzˈɡrɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transgressed?
Transgressed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GREST). Broken into parts: tranz · GREST.
Do Americans and Brits say transgressed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trænzˈɡrɛst/ and the British form is /trænzˈɡrɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.