How to pronounce seamstress
Say it like SEEM-stris. Seamstress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEEM).
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- SEEM
- stris
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seamstress pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- strisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of seamstress
American and British speakers say seamstress in essentially the same way: /ˈsimstrɪs/ in the US and /ˈsiːmstrɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEEM-stris.
What does seamstress mean?
- A woman who sews clothes professionally.
Where does seamstress come from?
From seamster + -ess.
Questions about saying seamstress
How do you pronounce seamstress?
Say SEEM-stris. The American pronunciation is /ˈsimstrɪs/. In British English it is /ˈsiːmstrɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seamstress?
Seamstress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEEM). Broken into parts: SEEM · stris.
Do Americans and Brits say seamstress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsimstrɪs/ and the British form is /ˈsiːmstrɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.