How to pronounce peasantess
Say it like PEZ-un-tes. Peasantess has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEZ).
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- PEZ
- un
- tes
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peasantess pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of peasantess
American and British speakers say peasantess in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛzəntɛs/ in the US and /ˈpɛzəntɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEZ-un-tes.
What does peasantess mean?
- A female peasant.
Where does peasantess come from?
From peasant + -ess.
Questions about saying peasantess
How do you pronounce peasantess?
Say PEZ-un-tes. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛzəntɛs/. In British English it is /ˈpɛzəntɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peasantess?
Peasantess has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEZ). Broken into parts: PEZ · un · tes.
Do Americans and Brits say peasantess the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛzəntɛs/ and the British form is /ˈpɛzəntɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.