How to pronounce blesses
Say it like BLES-iz. Blesses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLES).
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- BLES
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blesses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLESSay 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 blesses
American and British speakers say blesses in essentially the same way: /ˈblɛsɪz/ in the US and /ˈblɛsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLES-iz.
What does blesses mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of bless How to pronounce bless
Questions about saying blesses
How do you pronounce blesses?
Say BLES-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɛsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈblɛsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blesses?
Blesses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLES). Broken into parts: BLES · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say blesses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblɛsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈblɛsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.