How to Pronounce Regress

To pronounce "regress", say REGR-ess — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

REGR-ess

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💡 Tip for remembering “regress”

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

What does regress mean?

noun

  1. The act of passing back; passage back; return; retrogression.
  2. The power or liberty of passing back.

verb

  1. To move backwards to an earlier stage; to devolve.
  2. To move from east to west.

Synonyms

retrogressbackslide

Antonyms

advanceproceedprogress

Words that rhyme with regress

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nonethelessneverthelesscoalescedistressacquiesceaddresscaressassessprocessegressexpressfinesse

Related words

regressionretrogressretrogressionretroversionrevertreversionretrograderelapse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "regress"?▾

"Regress" has 2 syllables: regr · ess.

What does "regress" mean?▾

Regress: The act of passing back; passage back; return; retrogression.

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