How do you pronounce "aggressive"?

In American English: /əˈgrɛsɪv/ (uh-GREHS-iv). In British English: /əgɹˈɛsɪv/ (uhgr-EHS-iv). In Canadian English: /əˈgrɛsɪv/ (uh-GREHS-iv). In Australian English: /ɐɡɹˈɛsɪv/ (ⱯGR-ehs).

Is "aggressive" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈgrɛsɪv/ (uh-GREHS-iv), while in British English it's /əgɹˈɛsɪv/ (uhgr-EHS-iv).

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/əˈgrɛsɪv/

uh-GREHS-iv

Syllable Breakdown

əag·grɛsgres·ɪvsive

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Last updated: 2026-02-12