How to pronounce poetess
Say it like POH-ih-tes. Poetess has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- ih
- tes
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poetess pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of poetess
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: poh-ih-TES.
What does poetess mean?
- A female poet.
Where does poetess come from?
From poet + -ess. Compare Middle English poetresse (“poetess”).
Questions about saying poetess
How do you pronounce poetess?
Say POH-ih-tes. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊɪˌtɛs/. In British English it is /ˌpəʊɪˈtɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poetess?
Poetess has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · ih · tes.
Is poetess pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌpəʊɪˈtɛs/ (poh-ih-TES).