How to Pronounce "aggressive"
word
/əˈɡɹɛsɪv/
uh-GRES-iv
/ɐɡɹˈɛsɪv/
uh-GRES-iv
Definition
Someone or something aggressive behaves in a forceful, hostile, or overly ready-to-fight way. It can also describe actions, plans, or strategies that are very strong, intense, and push hard for results.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈɡɹɛsɪv/
British English
/ɐɡɹˈɛsɪv/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-GRES-iv
UK
uh-GRES-iv
Listen in Context
The dog became aggressive when a stranger came near it.
His aggressive tone made everyone uncomfortable.
The company used an aggressive sales strategy this year.
He’s not usually like that, but he got aggressive after a few drinks.