How to pronounce instructress
Say it like in-STRUHK-tris. Instructress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK).
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- in
- STRUHK
- tris
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Instructress pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STRUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- trisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of instructress
American and British speakers say instructress in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈstrʌktrɪs/ in the US and /ɪnˈstrʌktrɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-STRUHK-tris.
What does instructress mean?
- A female instructor.
Where does instructress come from?
From instructor + -ess.
Questions about saying instructress
How do you pronounce instructress?
Say in-STRUHK-tris. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈstrʌktrɪs/. In British English it is /ɪnˈstrʌktrɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in instructress?
Instructress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: in · STRUHK · tris.
Do Americans and Brits say instructress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈstrʌktrɪs/ and the British form is /ɪnˈstrʌktrɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.