How to pronounce authoress
Say it like AW-ther-res. Authoress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- ther
- res
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Authoress pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- therKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- resKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of authoress
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-thuh-res.
What does authoress mean?
- A female author.
Where does authoress come from?
From Middle English aucteuresse; equivalent to author + -ess.
Questions about saying authoress
How do you pronounce authoress?
Say AW-ther-res. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔθɚrɛs/. In British English it is /ˈɔːθərɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in authoress?
Authoress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · ther · res.
Is authoress pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɔːθərɛs/ (AW-thuh-res).