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Try LingUp Now!Step 1: Start with the sound 'pro', pronounced like 'prah'.
Step 2: Stress the first syllable strongly.
Step 3: End with 'gress', like the word 'guess' with an 'r'.
Saying 'pro-gress' instead of 'prah-gress'.
Not stressing the first syllable.
Using a short 'o' as in 'pot' instead of 'prah'.
Step 1: Start with the sound 'pro', pronounced like 'proh'.
Step 2: Stress the first syllable strongly.
Step 3: End with 'gress', with a clearer 'r' sound.
Saying 'proh-gress' instead of 'proh-gres'.
Not stressing the first syllable.
Using an American 'prah' instead of 'proh'.
The stress on the first syllable gives the word its correct rhythm.
In AmE, 'pro' is pronounced 'prah', while in BrE, it's 'proh'.
Using a short 'o' changes the word and can cause misunderstanding.
A slow and steady improvement.
/prəˈɡrɛsɪv/
Moving forward gradually.
/prəˈɡrɛʃən/
A series of steps forward.
/prəˈɡrɛsɪŋ/
Continuing to develop.
Progressive has more syllables and different stress.
Progression ends with a 'shun' sound.
Progressing includes the 'ing' suffix.
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