How to pronounce messes
Say it like MES-iz. Messes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MES).
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- MES
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Messes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of messes
American and British speakers say messes in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛsɪz/ in the US and /ˈmɛsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MES-iz.
What does messes mean?
- plural of mess How to pronounce mess
- third-person singular simple present indicative of mess How to pronounce mess
Questions about saying messes
How do you pronounce messes?
Say MES-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈmɛsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in messes?
Messes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MES). Broken into parts: MES · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say messes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈmɛsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.