How to pronounce addresses
Say it like ad-RES-iz. Addresses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RES).
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- ad
- RES
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Addresses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- adGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- RESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of addresses
American and British speakers say addresses in essentially the same way: /ˌæˈdrɛsɪz/ in the US and /əˈdrɛsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DRES-iz.
What does addresses mean?
- plural of address How to pronounce address
- third-person singular simple present indicative of address How to pronounce address
Questions about saying addresses
How do you pronounce addresses?
Say ad-RES-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˌæˈdrɛsɪz/. In British English it is /əˈdrɛsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in addresses?
Addresses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RES). Broken into parts: ad · RES · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say addresses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæˈdrɛsɪz/ and the British form is /əˈdrɛsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.