How to pronounce cess
Say it like SES. Cess is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cess pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cess
American and British speakers say cess in essentially the same way: /sɛs/ in the US and /sɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SES.
What does cess mean?
- An assessed tax, duty, or levy; billeting.
- Usually preceded by good or (more commonly) bad: luck or success.
- To levy a cess.
- The area along either side of a railroad track which is kept at a lower level than the sleeper bottom, in order to provide drainage.
Where does cess come from?
Other senses: Uncertain.
Words that rhyme with cess
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cess.
Questions about saying cess
How do you pronounce cess?
Say SES. The American pronunciation is /sɛs/. In British English it is /sɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cess?
Cess is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SES.
Do Americans and Brits say cess the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛs/ and the British form is /sɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.