How to pronounce progressive in American English
“progressive” pronunciation by American speakers
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“progressive” in real sentences — American speakers
1,000+ clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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Real progressive decision.
NTSB
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generally progressive over time.
CDC
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for a progressive candidate.
The Obama White House
Words that sound like “progressive”
Words one sound away from progressive — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Why real speech
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