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