How to pronounce caress
Say it like kuh-RES. Caress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RES).
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- kuh
- RES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caress pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of caress
American and British speakers say caress in essentially the same way: /kəˈrɛs/ in the US and /kəˈrɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-RES.
What does caress mean?
- To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.“She loves being caressed by her boyfriend.”
- To affect as if with a caress.
- An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.
- A gentle stroking or rubbing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with caress
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Questions about saying caress
How do you pronounce caress?
Say kuh-RES. The American pronunciation is /kəˈrɛs/. In British English it is /kəˈrɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caress?
Caress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RES). Broken into parts: kuh · RES.
Do Americans and Brits say caress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈrɛs/ and the British form is /kəˈrɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.