How to pronounce cuirass
Say it like kwih-RAS. Cuirass has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAS).
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US American/kwɪˈræs/kwih-RAS
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- kwih
- RAS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuirass pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kwihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- RASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does cuirass mean?
noun
- A piece of defensive armor, covering the body from the neck to the girdle.
- The breastplate taken by itself.
- To cover with defensive armor; to armor-plate.
Where does cuirass come from?
First use appears c. 1464.
Words that rhyme with cuirass
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Questions about saying cuirass
How do you pronounce cuirass?
Say kwih-RAS. The American pronunciation is /kwɪˈræs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cuirass?
Cuirass has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAS). Broken into parts: kwih · RAS.