How to pronounce fess
Say it like FES. Fess is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fess pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of fess
American and British speakers say fess in essentially the same way: /fɛs/ in the US and /fɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FES.
What does fess mean?
- To confess; to admit.
- A horizontal band across the middle of the shield.
Where does fess come from?
Clipping of confess.
Words that rhyme with fess
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fess.
Questions about saying fess
How do you pronounce fess?
Say FES. The American pronunciation is /fɛs/. In British English it is /fɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fess?
Fess is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FES.
Do Americans and Brits say fess the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɛs/ and the British form is /fɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.