How to Pronounce Egressive

To pronounce "egressive", say EGR-ess-iv-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

EGR-ess-iv-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “egressive”

"egressive" has 4 syllables: egr-ess-iv-e.

What does egressive mean?

noun

  1. A speech sound in which the air stream is created by pushing air out through the mouth or nose.

adjective

  1. Going or directed outward.
  2. (of a speech sound) Uttered by pushing air out through the mouth or nose.

Antonyms

ingressive

Related words

pulmonicdegressivedownwardbackwardsidewaysedgewaysproversegradatory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "egressive"?▾

"Egressive" has 4 syllables: egr · ess · iv · e.

What does "egressive" mean?▾

Egressive: A speech sound in which the air stream is created by pushing air out through the mouth or nose.

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