How to pronounce distresses
Say it like dih-STRES-iz. Distresses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRES).
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- dih
- STRES
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distresses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STRESSay 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 distresses
American and British speakers say distresses in essentially the same way: /dɪˈstrɛsɪz/ in the US and /dɪˈstrɛsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-STRES-iz.
What does distresses mean?
- plural of distress How to pronounce distress
- third-person singular simple present indicative of distress How to pronounce distress
Questions about saying distresses
How do you pronounce distresses?
Say dih-STRES-iz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstrɛsɪz/. In British English it is /dɪˈstrɛsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distresses?
Distresses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRES). Broken into parts: dih · STRES · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say distresses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈstrɛsɪz/ and the British form is /dɪˈstrɛsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.