How to Pronounce “regression”

American (US)

/ɹiːˈɡɹɛʃ.ən/

British (UK)

/ɹɪˈɡɹɛʃ.ən/

Australian (AU)

/ɹəˈɡɹeʃ.ən/

noun — An action of regressing, a return to a previous state.

Where the stress falls. “regression” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ɹiːˈɡɹɛʃ.ən/ 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.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ɹiːˈɡɹɛʃ.ən/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "regression" mean?

regression (noun): An action of regressing, a return to a previous state.

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

American English: /ɹiːˈɡɹɛʃ.ən/. British English: /ɹɪˈɡɹɛʃ.ən/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "regression"?

/ɹiːˈɡɹɛʃ.ən/ in American English, /ɹɪˈɡɹɛʃ.ən/ in British English, /ɹəˈɡɹeʃ.ən/ in Australian English.

Which syllable is stressed in "regression"?

“regression” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ɹiːˈɡɹɛʃ.ən/ 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.