How to Pronounce "regress"
word
ˈɹiɡɹɛs/, /ɹɪˈɡɹɛs
ri-GRES or ri-GRES
rɪˈɡrɛs
ri-GRES
Definition
To go back to a previous, often less developed or worse state. Often used to describe losing progress or development.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹiɡɹɛs/, /ɹɪˈɡɹɛs
British English
rɪˈɡrɛs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-GRES or ri-GRES
UK
ri-GRES
Listen in Context
If you stop practicing, your skills may regress.
Children may regress when they are under stress.
The patient's symptoms regress after treatment.
After making good progress, the project started to regress because of budget cuts.