How to pronounce transgressive
Say it like tranz-GRES-iv. Transgressive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRES).
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- tranz
- GRES
- iv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transgressive 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.
- ivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of transgressive
American and British speakers say transgressive in essentially the same way: /trænzˈɡrɛsɪv/ in the US and /trænzˈɡrɛsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: tranz-GRES-iv.
What does transgressive mean?
- Involving transgression; that passes beyond some acceptable limit; sinful.
- Going beyond generally accepted boundaries; violating usual practice, subversive.
- A kind of verb expressing a concurrently proceeding or following action, often found in Balto-Slavic languages.
- A person who transgresses or breaks social rules.
Where does transgressive come from?
From transgress + -ive.
Words that rhyme with transgressive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of transgressive.
Questions about saying transgressive
How do you pronounce transgressive?
Say tranz-GRES-iv. The American pronunciation is /trænzˈɡrɛsɪv/. In British English it is /trænzˈɡrɛsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transgressive?
Transgressive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRES). Broken into parts: tranz · GRES · iv.
Do Americans and Brits say transgressive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trænzˈɡrɛsɪv/ and the British form is /trænzˈɡrɛsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.