How to pronounce editress
Say it like ED-ih-trus. Editress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED).
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- ED
- ih
- trus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Editress pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- trusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of editress
American and British speakers say editress in essentially the same way: /ˈɛdɪtrəs/ in the US and /ˈɛdɪtrəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ED-ih-trus.
What does editress mean?
- A female editor.
Where does editress come from?
From editor + -ess.
Questions about saying editress
How do you pronounce editress?
Say ED-ih-trus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛdɪtrəs/. In British English it is /ˈɛdɪtrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in editress?
Editress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED). Broken into parts: ED · ih · trus.
Do Americans and Brits say editress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛdɪtrəs/ and the British form is /ˈɛdɪtrəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.