How to pronounce jointress
Say it like JOYN-tris. Jointress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOYN).
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- JOYN
- tris
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jointress pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- trisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jointress
American and British speakers say jointress in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɔɪntrɪs/ in the US and /ˈdʒɔɪntrɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOYN-tris.
What does jointress mean?
- A widow who has a jointure; a dowager.
Where does jointress come from?
From jointer + -ess.
Questions about saying jointress
How do you pronounce jointress?
Say JOYN-tris. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɔɪntrɪs/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɔɪntrɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jointress?
Jointress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOYN). Broken into parts: JOYN · tris.
Do Americans and Brits say jointress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɔɪntrɪs/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɔɪntrɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.