How to pronounce headmistress
Say it like HED-mis-trus. Headmistress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- mis
- trus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headmistress 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.
- misGive this part a little weight. 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 headmistress
American and British speakers say headmistress in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛdˌmɪstrəs/ in the US and /ˈhɛdˌmɪstrəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: HED-mis-trus.
What does headmistress mean?
- A female headteacher.
Where does headmistress come from?
Compound of head + mistress.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying headmistress
How do you pronounce headmistress?
Say HED-mis-trus. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdˌmɪstrəs/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdˌmɪstrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headmistress?
Headmistress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · mis · trus.
Do Americans and Brits say headmistress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛdˌmɪstrəs/ and the British form is /ˈhɛdˌmɪstrəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.