How to pronounce actresses
Say it like AK-truh-siz. Actresses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- truh
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Actresses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of actresses
American and British speakers say actresses in essentially the same way: /ˈæktrəsɪz/ in the US and /ˈæktrəsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-truh-siz.
What does actresses mean?
- plural of actress How to pronounce actress
Questions about saying actresses
How do you pronounce actresses?
Say AK-truh-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæktrəsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈæktrəsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in actresses?
Actresses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · truh · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say actresses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæktrəsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈæktrəsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.