How to pronounce countesses
Say it like KOWN-tuh-siz. Countesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- tuh
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Countesses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of countesses
American and British speakers say countesses in essentially the same way: /ˈkaʊntəsɪz/ in the US and /ˈkaʊntəsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-siz.
What does countesses mean?
- genitive of countesse
- plural of countess How to pronounce countess
- plural of countesse
Questions about saying countesses
How do you pronounce countesses?
Say KOWN-tuh-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntəsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in countesses?
Countesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · tuh · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say countesses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaʊntəsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈkaʊntəsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.