How to pronounce transgresses
Say it like tranz-GRES-is. Transgresses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRES).
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- tranz
- GRES
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transgresses 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.
- GRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of transgresses
American and British speakers say transgresses in essentially the same way: /trænzˈɡrɛsɪs/ in the US and /trænzˈɡrɛsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: tranz-GRES-is.
What does transgresses mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of transgress How to pronounce transgress
Words that rhyme with transgresses
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of transgresses.
Questions about saying transgresses
How do you pronounce transgresses?
Say tranz-GRES-is. The American pronunciation is /trænzˈɡrɛsɪs/. In British English it is /trænzˈɡrɛsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transgresses?
Transgresses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRES). Broken into parts: tranz · GRES · is.
Do Americans and Brits say transgresses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trænzˈɡrɛsɪs/ and the British form is /trænzˈɡrɛsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.