How to pronounce caressed
Say it like kuh-REST. Caressed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REST).
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- kuh
- REST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caressed 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.
- RESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of caressed
American and British speakers say caressed in essentially the same way: /kəˈrɛst/ in the US and /kəˈrɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-REST.
What does caressed mean?
- simple past and past participle of caress How to pronounce caress
Words that rhyme with caressed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caressed.
Questions about saying caressed
How do you pronounce caressed?
Say kuh-REST. The American pronunciation is /kəˈrɛst/. In British English it is /kəˈrɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caressed?
Caressed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REST). Broken into parts: kuh · REST.
Do Americans and Brits say caressed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈrɛst/ and the British form is /kəˈrɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.