How to Pronounce Digress

To pronounce "digress", say DIGR-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /daɪˈɡɹɛs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/daɪˈɡɹɛs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “digress”

"digress" has 2 syllables: digr-ess. It rhymes with nonetheless and nevertheless, if that helps it stick.

What does digress mean?

verb

  1. To step or turn aside; to deviate; to swerve; especially, to turn aside from the main subject of attention, or course of argument, in writing or speaking.
  2. To turn aside from the right path; to transgress; to offend.

Synonyms

sidetrack

Words that rhyme with digress

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nonethelessneverthelesscoalescedistressacquiesceaddresscaressassessprocessegressexpressfinesse

Related words

straggledivagatestraywanderdepartsidetrackdivertdeviate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "digress"?▾

"Digress" has 2 syllables: digr · ess.

What is the IPA transcription of "digress"?▾

The IPA transcription of "digress" is /daɪˈɡɹɛs/.

What does "digress" mean?▾

Digress: To step or turn aside; to deviate; to swerve; especially, to turn aside from the main subject of attention, or course of argument, in writing or speaking.

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