How to pronounce transgression
Say it like tranz-GRESH-un. Transgression has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRESH).
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- tranz
- GRESH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transgression 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.
- GRESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of transgression
American and British speakers say transgression in essentially the same way: /trænzˈɡrɛʃən/ in the US and /trænzˈɡrɛʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: tranz-GRESH-un.
What does transgression mean?
- A violation of a law, duty or commandment.
- An act that goes beyond generally accepted boundaries.
- A relative rise in sea level resulting in deposition of marine strata over terrestrial strata.
Where does transgression come from?
From Middle English transgressioun, from Old French transgression, from Late Latin trānsgressiō, from Latin trānsgressus (perfect active participle of trānsgredior (“to step across”)) + -iō.
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Words that rhyme with transgression
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Questions about saying transgression
How do you pronounce transgression?
Say tranz-GRESH-un. The American pronunciation is /trænzˈɡrɛʃən/. In British English it is /trænzˈɡrɛʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transgression?
Transgression has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRESH). Broken into parts: tranz · GRESH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say transgression the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trænzˈɡrɛʃən/ and the British form is /trænzˈɡrɛʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.