How to Pronounce "ingress"
word
ˈɪnˌɡrɛs
IN-gres
ɪnɡɹˈɛs
in-GRES
Definition
Ingress means the act or right of entering, or the entry of something (like people, water, or air) into a place. It is a formal or technical word often used in legal, technical, or security contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪnˌɡrɛs
British English
ɪnɡɹˈɛs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-gres
UK
in-GRES
Listen in Context
The building has a secure ingress for employees.
Water ingress can damage electronic devices.
There is a fee for ingress at the museum.
The alarm sounds whenever unauthorized ingress occurs.