How to pronounce priestess
Say it like PREE-stis. Priestess has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
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- PREE
- stis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Priestess pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- stisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of priestess
American and British speakers say priestess in essentially the same way: /ˈpristɪs/ in the US and /ˈpriːstɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREE-stes.
What does priestess mean?
- A woman with religious duties and responsibilities in certain religions.
- To oversee (a pagan ceremony, etc.) as priestess.
Where does priestess come from?
From priest + -ess. Compare Middle English preesteresse (“priestess”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying priestess
How do you pronounce priestess?
Say PREE-stis. The American pronunciation is /ˈpristɪs/. In British English it is /ˈpriːstɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in priestess?
Priestess has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · stis.
Do Americans and Brits say priestess the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpristɪs/ and the British form is /ˈpriːstɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.