How to pronounce caresses
Say it like kuh-RES-iz. Caresses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RES).
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- kuh
- RES
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caresses 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.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of caresses
American and British speakers say caresses in essentially the same way: /kəˈrɛsɪz/ in the US and /kəˈrɛsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-RES-iz.
What does caresses mean?
- plural of caress How to pronounce caress
- third-person singular simple present indicative of caress How to pronounce caress
Questions about saying caresses
How do you pronounce caresses?
Say kuh-RES-iz. The American pronunciation is /kəˈrɛsɪz/. In British English it is /kəˈrɛsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caresses?
Caresses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RES). Broken into parts: kuh · RES · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say caresses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈrɛsɪz/ and the British form is /kəˈrɛsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.