How to Pronounce Progress

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɹɒɡɹɛs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “progress”

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

What does progress mean?

noun

  1. Movement or advancement through a series of events, or points in time; development through time.

    “Testing for the new antidote is currently in progress.”

  2. Specifically, advancement to a higher or more developed state; development, growth.

    “Science has made extraordinary progress in the last fifty years.”

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Words that rhyme with progress

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nonethelessneverthelesscoalescedistressacquiesceaddresscaressassessprocessegressexpressfinesse

Related words

progressionadvanceadvancement

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "progress"?▾

"Progress" has 2 syllables: progr · ess.

What is the IPA transcription of "progress"?▾

The IPA transcription of "progress" is /ˈpɹɒɡɹɛs/.

What does "progress" mean?▾

Progress: Movement or advancement through a series of events, or points in time; development through time.

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