How to pronounce idolatress
Say it like eye-DOL-uh-tres. Idolatress has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOL).
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- eye
- DOL
- uh
- tres
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idolatress pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- DOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tresKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of idolatress
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: eye-DOL-uh-tres.
What does idolatress mean?
- A female idolater.
Where does idolatress come from?
From idolater + -ess.
Questions about saying idolatress
How do you pronounce idolatress?
Say eye-DOL-uh-tres. The American pronunciation is /aɪˈdɑlətrɛs/. In British English it is /aɪˈdɒlətrɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idolatress?
Idolatress has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOL). Broken into parts: eye · DOL · uh · tres.
Is idolatress pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /aɪˈdɒlətrɛs/ (eye-DOL-uh-tres).