How to pronounce addressed
Say it like uh-DREST. Addressed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DREST).
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- uh
- DREST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Addressed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DRESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of addressed
American and British speakers say addressed in essentially the same way: /əˈdrɛst/ in the US and /əˈdrɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DREST.
What does addressed mean?
- (of mail) marked with a destination“I throw away all mail addressed to `resident'”
Words that rhyme with addressed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of addressed.
Questions about saying addressed
How do you pronounce addressed?
Say uh-DREST. The American pronunciation is /əˈdrɛst/. In British English it is /əˈdrɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in addressed?
Addressed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DREST). Broken into parts: uh · DREST.
Do Americans and Brits say addressed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdrɛst/ and the British form is /əˈdrɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.