how to pronounce digression

/di.ɡʁɛ.sjɔ̃/

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digression is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of digression in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… imprévisible bon digression sur le vote …”

meanings of digression

noun:

Digression.

digression frequency in french - C2+ level of CEFR

the word digression occurs in french on average 1.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.