How to Pronounce "regressing"
word
ˈɹiɡɹɛs/, /ɹɪˈɡɹɛs
ri-GRES-ing
ɹɪɡɹˈɛsɪŋ
ri-GRES-ing
Definition
Going back to an earlier or less advanced state; losing progress or returning to a previous condition.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹiɡɹɛs/, /ɹɪˈɡɹɛs
British English
ɹɪɡɹˈɛsɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-GRES-ing
UK
ri-GRES-ing
Listen in Context
The patient's condition is regressing after the surgery.
The child started regressing to baby talk.
Our progress on the project is regressing because of new problems.
Whenever he's stressed, he ends up regressing to old habits.