How to pronounce transgressor
Say it like tranz-GRES-er. Transgressor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRES).
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- tranz
- GRES
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transgressor 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of transgressor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tranz-GRES-uh.
What does transgressor mean?
- Someone who transgresses.
Where does transgressor come from?
From Middle English transgressour, from Anglo-Norman transgressour, from Latin transgressor.
Words that rhyme with transgressor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of transgressor.
Questions about saying transgressor
How do you pronounce transgressor?
Say tranz-GRES-er. The American pronunciation is /trænzˈɡrɛsɚ/. In British English it is /trænzˈɡrɛsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transgressor?
Transgressor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRES). Broken into parts: tranz · GRES · er.
Is transgressor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /trænzˈɡrɛsə/ (tranz-GRES-uh).