How to pronounce transgressions
Say it like tranz-GRESH-unz. Transgressions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRESH).
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- tranz
- GRESH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transgressions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of transgressions
American and British speakers say transgressions in essentially the same way: /trænzˈɡrɛʃənz/ in the US and /trænzˈɡrɛʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: tranz-GRESH-unz.
What does transgressions mean?
- plural of transgression How to pronounce transgression
Questions about saying transgressions
How do you pronounce transgressions?
Say tranz-GRESH-unz. The American pronunciation is /trænzˈɡrɛʃənz/. In British English it is /trænzˈɡrɛʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transgressions?
Transgressions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRESH). Broken into parts: tranz · GRESH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say transgressions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trænzˈɡrɛʃənz/ and the British form is /trænzˈɡrɛʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.