How to pronounce contessa
Say it like kun-TES-uh. Contessa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES).
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- kun
- TES
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contessa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of contessa
American and British speakers say contessa in essentially the same way: /kənˈtɛsə/ in the US and /kənˈtɛsə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-TES-uh.
What does contessa mean?
- A countess, often specifically an Italian countess
Where does contessa come from?
Borrowed from Italian contessa.
Questions about saying contessa
How do you pronounce contessa?
Say kun-TES-uh. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtɛsə/. In British English it is /kənˈtɛsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contessa?
Contessa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES). Broken into parts: kun · TES · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say contessa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈtɛsə/ and the British form is /kənˈtɛsə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.