How to Pronounce “progress”

American (US)

/ˈprɑːɡres/

British (UK)

/ˈprəʊɡres/

noun — Forward movement toward a goal; as a verb, to move forward.

Example: Progress slowed once the funding ran out.

Synonyms: advance, headway

Antonyms: regression

Stress changes the meaning. “progress” is one of the English noun/verb pairs distinguished only by stress. PROG-ress, with the stress on the first syllable, is the noun — forward movement. pro-GRESS, with the stress on the second, is the verb — to move forward.

Where the stress falls. “progress” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈprɑːɡres/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

What does "progress" mean?

progress (noun): Forward movement toward a goal; as a verb, to move forward. For example — Progress slowed once the funding ran out.

How do you pronounce "progress" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˈprɑːɡres/. British English: /ˈprəʊɡres/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "progress"?

/ˈprɑːɡres/ in American English, /ˈprəʊɡres/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "progress"?

“progress” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈprɑːɡres/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

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