How to pronounce dressy
Say it like DRES-ee. Dressy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRES).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce dressy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DRES
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dressy 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.
American vs British pronunciation of dressy
American and British speakers say dressy in essentially the same way: /ˈdrɛsi/ in the US and /ˈdrɛsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRES-ee.
What does dressy mean?
- Elegant, smart, or stylish.
- Fond of dressing up; keen on fashion.
Where does dressy come from?
From dress + -y.
Words that rhyme with dressy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dressy.
Questions about saying dressy
How do you pronounce dressy?
Say DRES-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɛsi/. In British English it is /ˈdrɛsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dressy?
Dressy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRES). Broken into parts: DRES · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say dressy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrɛsi/ and the British form is /ˈdrɛsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.