How to pronounce dressier
Say it like DRES-ee-er. Dressier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRES).
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- DRES
- ee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dressier 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dressier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DRES-ee-uh.
What does dressier mean?
- comparative form of dressy: more dressy How to pronounce dressy
Questions about saying dressier
How do you pronounce dressier?
Say DRES-ee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɛsiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdrɛsiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dressier?
Dressier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRES). Broken into parts: DRES · ee · er.
Is dressier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdrɛsiə/ (DRES-ee-uh).