How to pronounce mayoress
Say it like may-er-ES. Mayoress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ES).
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- may
- er
- ES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mayoress pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- ESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of mayoress
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mair-RES.
What does mayoress mean?
- A female mayor.
- The wife of a (male) mayor.
- A daughter or female friend of a male mayor chosen by him to hold the title mayoress.
Where does mayoress come from?
From Middle English meyresse, mayresse, mairasse; equivalent to mayor + -ess.
Words that rhyme with mayoress
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Questions about saying mayoress
How do you pronounce mayoress?
Say may-er-ES. The American pronunciation is /meɪɚˈɛs/. In British English it is /mɛəˈrɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mayoress?
Mayoress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ES). Broken into parts: may · er · ES.
Is mayoress pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /mɛəˈrɛs/ (mair-RES).