progressive

/prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

Syllables pro·gres·sive

Stress pro-GRES-sive

Phonics Breakdown

pro

/prə/

schwa

gress

/ɡrɛs/

short e

ive

/ɪv/

short i

Meaning

favoring or promoting progress; developing gradually

Sound Reference

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pro=/prə/(problem) + gress=/ɡrɛs/(progress) + ive=/ɪv/(active)

Example

She supports progressive education policies.