How to pronounce dressage
Say it like DRES-ahzh. Dressage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRES).
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- DRES
- ahzh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dressage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ahzhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of dressage
American and British speakers say dressage in essentially the same way: /ˈdrɛsɑʒ/ in the US and /ˈdrɛsɑːʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRES-ahzh.
What does dressage mean?
- The schooling of a horse.
- An equestrian sport in which the horse and rider perform a test of specific movements in an arena, and are judged on the horse's obedience, acceptance of the bridle and of the rider's aids, gaits, impulsion, and the harmony between horse and rider.
- An event or competition of the sport of dressage.“I'm competing in two dressages and a jumping show this weekend.”
Where does dressage come from?
Borrowed from French dressage (“training”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying dressage
How do you pronounce dressage?
Say DRES-ahzh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɛsɑʒ/. In British English it is /ˈdrɛsɑːʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dressage?
Dressage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRES). Broken into parts: DRES · ahzh.
Do Americans and Brits say dressage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrɛsɑʒ/ and the British form is /ˈdrɛsɑːʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.