How to pronounce headdresses
Say it like HED-dres-uz. Headdresses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- dres
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headdresses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dresGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of headdresses
American and British speakers say headdresses in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛdˌdrɛsəz/ in the US and /ˈhɛdˌdrɛsəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HED-dres-uz.
What does headdresses mean?
- plural of headdress How to pronounce headdress
Questions about saying headdresses
How do you pronounce headdresses?
Say HED-dres-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdˌdrɛsəz/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdˌdrɛsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headdresses?
Headdresses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · dres · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say headdresses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛdˌdrɛsəz/ and the British form is /ˈhɛdˌdrɛsəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.