How to Pronounce "progress toward"
expression
ˈpɹɑˌɡɹɛs/, /pɹəˈɡɹɛs/, /pɹoʊˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈtɔɹd/, /təˈwɔɹd
PRAH-gres tuh-WORD, pruh-GRES tuh-WORD, pro-GRES tuh-WORD
ˈpɹɒɡɹɛs/ /tʊwˈɔːd
PROG-res tuw-AWD
Definition
To move closer to reaching a goal or completing something; to make improvements or advance in the direction of a specific objective.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹɑˌɡɹɛs/, /pɹəˈɡɹɛs/, /pɹoʊˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈtɔɹd/, /təˈwɔɹd
British English
ˈpɹɒɡɹɛs/ /tʊwˈɔːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRAH-gres tuh-WORD, pruh-GRES tuh-WORD, pro-GRES tuh-WORD
UK
PROG-res tuw-AWD
Listen in Context
We are progressing toward our goal every day.
The team celebrated as they progressed toward completion of the project.
She is progressing toward a better understanding of English.
Despite the setbacks, we're finally progressing toward an agreement.