How to pronounce princesses
Say it like PRIN-ses-iz. Princesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIN).
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- PRIN
- ses
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Princesses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sesKeep this part quick and light. 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 princesses
American and British speakers say princesses in essentially the same way: /ˈprɪnsɛsɪz/ in the US and /ˈprɪnsɛsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRIN-ses-iz.
What does princesses mean?
- plural of princess How to pronounce princess
Questions about saying princesses
How do you pronounce princesses?
Say PRIN-ses-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪnsɛsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈprɪnsɛsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in princesses?
Princesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIN). Broken into parts: PRIN · ses · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say princesses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɪnsɛsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈprɪnsɛsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.