How to pronounce giantess
Say it like JYNE-tes. Giantess has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JYNE).
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- JYNE
- tes
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Giantess pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of giantess
American and British speakers say giantess in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒaɪntɛs/ in the US and /ˈdʒaɪntɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: JYNE-tes.
What does giantess mean?
- A female giant.
Where does giantess come from?
From Middle English geauntesse, geaunesse, from Old French; equivalent to giant + -ess.
Questions about saying giantess
How do you pronounce giantess?
Say JYNE-tes. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒaɪntɛs/. In British English it is /ˈdʒaɪntɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in giantess?
Giantess has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JYNE). Broken into parts: JYNE · tes.
Do Americans and Brits say giantess the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒaɪntɛs/ and the British form is /ˈdʒaɪntɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.