How to Pronounce “digress”
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- American (US)
- /daɪˈɡɹɛs/
- British (UK)
- /daɪˈɡɹɛs/
What “digress” means
verb — To step or turn aside; to deviate; to swerve; especially, to turn aside from the main subject of attention, or course of argument, in writing or speaking.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “digress” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /daɪˈɡɹɛs/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "digress" mean?
digress (verb): To step or turn aside; to deviate; to swerve; especially, to turn aside from the main subject of attention, or course of argument, in writing or speaking.
How do you pronounce "digress" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "digress", /daɪˈɡɹɛs/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "digress"?
/daɪˈɡɹɛs/ in American English, /daɪˈɡɹɛs/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "digress"?
“digress” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /daɪˈɡɹɛs/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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